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单词 revengeable
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Definition of revengeable in English:

revengeable

adjective rɪˈvɛn(d)ʒəbl
  • 1Characterized by a desire for revenge; vengeful, vindictive; avenging.

  • 2Worthy or capable of being revenged. rare after 17th cent.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Either from revenge + -able, or from re- + vengeable adverb, after revenge.

 
 

Definition of revengeable in US English:

revengeable

adjectiverɪˈvɛn(d)ʒəbl
  • 1Characterized by a desire for revenge; vengeful, vindictive; avenging.

  • 2Worthy or capable of being revenged. rare after 17th cent.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Either from revenge + -able, or from re- + vengeable [adverb], after revenge.

 
 
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