1. (v. t.) To take vengeance for; to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

2. (v. t.) To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.

3. (v. i.) To take vengeance.

4. (n.) Vengeance; revenge.

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