VENGING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

venging

verb

present participle of venge, archaic

as in avenging

to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for a romance novel featuring a hotheaded hero who is ever ready to venge every affront to the family's honor

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avenging

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The Wolverines can change the narrative by upsetting Oklahoma and avenging a 24-13 loss from last season.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
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

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