Avenge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Avenge is a verb meaning (reflexive) To revenge oneself (on or upon someone).
Meaning
(reflexive) To revenge oneself (on or upon someone).
More Meanings
- (intransitive, obsolete) To take vengeance.
- (transitive, archaic) To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.
- (transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
- (archaic) An act of vengeance; a revenge.
Example Sentences
to avenge the murder of his brother
thy judgment in avenging thine enemies
Father, today I will avenge your death.
Avenge O Lord thy ſlaughter'd Saints, whoſe bones / Lie ſcatter'd on the Alpine mountains cold,
Word Forms
- avenges
- avenging
- avenged
Synonyms for avenge
Depending on context, synonyms include bewreak, retaliate, spite, revenge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include revenge, retaliate, vindicate, repay, even, grind.
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