as in vigilantes
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
a novel about a man who becomes the obsessed avenger of his sister's death
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Noun
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But Grainier’s defining quality translates to inaction when a group of vigilantes attacks one of his co-workers.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Nov. 2025 -
But vigilantes aren't the answer.—
Bryce Buyakie,
IndyStar,
20 Nov. 2025
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With a brief mini-break in the rearview mirror, the Charlotte Hornets got back to action Thursday night, taking on one of their nemeses in the Southeast Division.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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There’s talk of death and murder (comically), and many nemeses are intent on destroying each other.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Avengers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avengers. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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