Prevenge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prevenge is a noun meaning (humorous) The act of taking, or an action taken against someone or something, ostensibly in retaliation for another act that has not yet been committed; pre-emptive action characterized as revenge.
Meaning
(humorous) The act of taking, or an action taken against someone or something, ostensibly in retaliation for another act that has not yet been committed; pre-emptive action characterized as revenge.
Example Sentences
They would go for what was jokingly tagged 'pre-venge'.
Prevenge: the act of getting one's retaliation in first.
Excess is exhibited in these shows: by unruly woman Max and her "prevenge" rather than revenge logic . . .
Anticipating Wally's inevitable sarcasm, Boris let fly with a few cutting remarks in a stunning act of prevenge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preemption, premeditation, pre-emption, reprieval, prevenance, proaction.
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