avenged; avenging
1
: to take vengeance for or on behalf of
vowed to avenge their murdered father
2
: to exact satisfaction for (a wrong) by punishing the wrongdoer
was determined to avenge the assault
avenger
noun
Examples of avenge in a Sentence
The brothers vowed to avenge the death of their father.
They vowed to avenge their father by capturing and punishing his killer.
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Just as Samuel jumps over the branch the bee is avenged and Samuel’s curiosity is satisfied.
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Mary Ann Ashcraft, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
On the one hand and in reality, Joan is fully avenged.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 July 2024
Conspiring to avenge their father’s death, her two children induce her confession (re: acid trip).
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
What: The Circle City Socialites are on a nine-game winning streak and are looking to avenge last season's five point loss against Vette City Roller Derby Vixens of Bowling Green, KY, during a Pride Night bout, according to organizers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2024
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Mary Ann Ashcraft, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
On the one hand and in reality, Joan is fully avenged.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 July 2024
Conspiring to avenge their father’s death, her two children induce her confession (re: acid trip).
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
What: The Circle City Socialites are on a nine-game winning streak and are looking to avenge last season's five point loss against Vette City Roller Derby Vixens of Bowling Green, KY, during a Pride Night bout, according to organizers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2024
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“Avenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avenge. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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avenge
verb
avenged; avenging
: to take vengeance for (an action) or on behalf of (a person)
avenger
noun
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