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Be revenged on

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Archaic UsagePlay
The phrase is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern conversation or writing. SlideReading Shakespeare, I noticed characters often vowed to 'be revenged on' their foes.
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Vengeful ContextPlay
It's used in situations involving deep anger or desire for retaliation, not mild annoyance. SlideAfter the relentless bullying, he muttered he would 'be revenged on' the culprits.
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Personal WrongPlay
The phrase implies a response to a personal grievance or injury. SlideWhen her brother was wronged, she pledged to 'be revenged on' the slanderer.