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Avenge (Verb)

Meaning

Take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • She vowed to avenge her sister's tragic death by finding the person responsible and bringing them to justice.
  • The warrior's sole mission was to avenge his tribe's defeat by conquering their enemies' land.
  • The family sought to avenge the loss of their home by suing the corrupt businessman who had taken it from them.
  • He spent his life trying to avenge his father's wrongful imprisonment by clearing his name and exposing the truth.
  • The young man's desire for revenge grew stronger with each passing day, fueling his determination to avenge his best friend's brutal murder.

Synonyms

  • Revenge
  • Retaliate

Hypernyms

  • Punish
  • Penalise

Hyponyms

  • Get Even

Related Words

  • Avenger (noun)
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