It's the second definition[1], and a common use in English. The euphemism was more subtle, but is also a known one[2]. I'm sorry if you found either confusing

It's the second definition[1], and a common use in English. The euphemism was more subtle, but is also a known one[2]. I'm sorry if you found either confusing; that wasn't my goal. [1]: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revanchist https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revanchist [2]: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2612677 https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2612677