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Meaning of avenge
The primary meaning of the word "avenge" is to punish or take revenge on someone for a wrong done to oneself or another person.
Etymology of avenge
The word "avenge" comes from the Old French word "avenger", which is derived from the Latin words "a" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "vindicare" (meaning "to free" or "to avenge")
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of taking revenge or punishing someone for a wrong done
Synonyms
revenge
retaliate
punish
repay
requite
retribution
vengeance
revengeful
get back
payback
strike back
hit back
fight back
counterattack
reciprocate
repay in kind
settle the score
even the score
get even
exact revenge
take revenge
wreak vengeance
exact punishment
impose punishment
mete out punishment
exact retribution
inflict punishment
exact vengeance
revenge oneself
avenge oneself
take vengeance
exact revenge
punish in return
Definitions
- To punish or take revenge on someone for a wrong done to oneself or another person
- * To take action in order to punish someone for something they have done, especially something unfair or cruel
Usage Examples
- The victim's family sought to avenge his death by bringing the perpetrators to justice
- * She avenged her earlier defeat by winning the rematch
- * The team avenged their loss by beating their opponents in the final game