Prevenge

//pɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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. humorous, uncountable

    "Anticipating Wally's inevitable sarcasm, Boris let fly with a few cutting remarks in a stunning act of prevenge."

Synonyms

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preemptive strikepreemptive strike

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"Anticipating Wally's inevitable sarcasm, Boris let fly with a few cutting remarks in a stunning act of prevenge."

Etymology

Punning blend of pre- + revenge.

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