Synonyms of avenge

avenge

verb

ə-ˈvenj 

as in to revenge

to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for

a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenge
• retaliate
• punish
• repay
• requite
• redress
• compensate
• venge
• get even (for)
• correct
• fix
• penalize
• chastise
• castigate
• right
• scourge
• discipline
• pay (back)
• get
• chasten
• recompense

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• absolve
• condone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avenge

After avenging his father’s murder, Kenji was forced to flee his country, carrying only his sword and his shame. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Instead, Clytemnestra has been plotting his murder to avenge Iphigenia’s death. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

In gender, Columbus' men avenged an earlier season loss and cruised to an 11-6 win to sweep gender doubles. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Sinon is treated as a means to an end and a motivation behind killing Antinous, to avenge him. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026