Avenge: meaning, definitions and examples

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avenge

 

[ ษ™หˆvษ›ndส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

seeking retaliation

To inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another). To take vengeance for something. To exact satisfaction for a wrong by punishing the wrongdoer.

Synonyms

punish, repay, retaliate, revenge.

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Word Description / Examples
avenge

When you want to correct a wrong done to someone else by taking action against the wrongdoer, usually in a more noble or justified manner.

  • He vowed to avenge his brother's death by bringing the criminals to justice
retaliate

When responding to an action or attack with a similar or greater action, often with a sense of equalizing the situation. It usually carries a negative connotation.

  • He decided to retaliate after his opponent spread false rumors about him
revenge

Used when taking action to harm someone who has wronged you, often with a strong sense of personal justice or emotion. This term generally has a negative connotation.

  • She sought revenge against her former boss for ruining her career
punish

Used when referring to inflicting a penalty or sanction on someone for a wrong or offense.

  • The court will punish the thief for stealing
repay

Appropriate when discussing returning a favor or debt, or in some cases taking action in response to someone's behavior towards you, but not necessarily in a negative way.

  • She intended to repay his kindness by helping him with his project

Examples of usage

  • He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
  • She sought to avenge the injustice done to her family.
  • The hero swore to avenge the destruction of his village.

Translations

Translations of the word "avenge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vingar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคพ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรคchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membalas dendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomล›ciฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฉ่ฎใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท venger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vengar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท intikam almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ุชู‚ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomstรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomstiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฅไป‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maลกฤevati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qisas almaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vengar

Etymology

The word 'avenge' comes from the Old French word 'avengier', which means 'take revenge, avenge'. It has been used in the English language since the early 14th century. The concept of avenging wrongs or seeking revenge has been a part of human history and storytelling for centuries, with tales of vengeance often playing a central role in epic literature and mythology.

See also: avenger, avenging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,779, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.