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.