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Meaning of avenging
The primary meaning of "avenging" is to take revenge for something, typically by punishing someone for a perceived wrong.
Etymology of avenging
The word "avenging" originates from the Old French word "avengier," which is derived from the Latin word "vindicare," meaning to avenge or revenge
Historically, the term has been used to describe acts of revenge or retribution, often in a legal or moral context
Synonyms
retaliating
revengeful
vindicating
punishing
retributive
vengeful
penalizing
chastising
castigating
scourging
requiting
redressing
rectifying
repaying
compensating
indemnifying
reprising
reclaims
recouping
avenging
revenging
paying back
getting back
evening score
settling account
exacting revenge
inflicting punishment
imposing penalty
meting out justice
dispensing punishment
administering justice
punishing wrongdoers
Definitions
- Taking revenge for a perceived wrong or injury
- * Inflicting punishment in retaliation for a wrong or injury
- * Acting or done in order to revenge a wrong or injury
Usage Examples
- The family sought to avenging their loved one's death by pursuing justice through the courts
- * The avenging spirit of the wronged hero drove the plot of the novel
- * The government vowed to avenging the terrorist attack by taking swift and decisive action
Antonyms
forgiving
pardoning
excusing
justifying
condoning
tolerating
accepting
ignoring
overlooking
disregarding
absolving
exonerating
acquitting
clearing
vindicating
exculpating
mitigating
alleviating
palliating
softening
minimizing
downplaying
trivializing