What does avenge mean?
Avenge means (transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer..
Avenge
/əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
- (reflexive) To revenge oneself (on or upon someone).
- (intransitive, obsolete) To take vengeance.
- (transitive, archaic) To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.
- (archaic) An act of vengeance; a revenge.
Example Sentences
to avenge the murder of his brother
Avenge O Lord thy ſlaughter'd Saints, whoſe bones / Lie ſcatter'd on the Alpine mountains cold,
Father, today I will avenge your death.
Thou shalt not auenge nor beare any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt loue thy neighbor as thy selfe: I am the Lord.
thy judgment in avenging thine enemies
Synonyms for avenge
Antonyms for avenge
Related Words
Word Forms
- avenges
- avenging
- avenged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for avenge?
Common synonyms include bewreak, get back at, retaliate, take revenge.
What is the opposite of avenge?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use avenge in a sentence?
to avenge the murder of his brother
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