as in revenged
to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for
a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death
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Recent Examples of avenged
Garcia led the defensive effort as the Celtics avenged last season’s 2-1 defeat to the rival Hilltoppers.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenged
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Several officers and union leaders testified they were retaliated against for criticizing the sheriff, but Corpus argued transfers shouldn’t automatically be seen as punitive.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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DeSoto’s Baker retaliated with a strong 33-yard touchdown, but the PAT was no good.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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One employee claimed McCarthy punished employees who complained about his management by reducing their roles in journalistic projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That mismatch, where management is rewarded while shareholders are punished, is a classic sign of weak governance.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Avenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenged. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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