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avenge Definition and Meaning in English (avenge definition)

verb
Synonyms:retaliaterequitepunish
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Avenge definition: To inflict punishment or retribution for a wrong or injury, often on behalf of someone else.

Definitions of Avenge

  1. 1verb

    To inflict punishment or retribution for a wrong or injury, often on behalf of someone else.

Example Sentences

casual

“He vowed to avenge his brother's death.”

formal

“The hero sought to avenge the injustice done to his people.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularavenges
past tenseavenged
present participleavenging
agent nounavenger

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Avenge definition: To inflict punishment or retribution for a wrong or injury, often on behalf of someone else.
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'Avenge' translates to 'avenge' in English. Avenge definition: To inflict punishment or retribution for a wrong or injury, often on behalf of someone else.
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