Avenging: meaning, definitions and examples

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avenging

 

[ əˈvɛnʤɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a revengeful manner

Seeking revenge; characterized by a desire to inflict punishment on someone for a wrong or injury suffered.

Synonyms

retributive, ruthless, vengeful, vindictive

Examples of usage

  • She gave him an avenging look, promising payback for his betrayal.
  • The avenging angel of justice was swift and merciless in delivering punishment.
Context #2 | Verb

to take vengeance for

To inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).

Synonyms

avenge, punish, retaliate, revenge

Examples of usage

  • He was avenging his brother's death by seeking justice against the killer.
  • The hero avenged the murder of his family by defeating the villain.

Translations

Translations of the word "avenging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vingança

🇮🇳 प्रतिशोध

🇩🇪 Rache

🇮🇩 balas dendam

🇺🇦 помста

🇵🇱 zemsta

🇯🇵 復讐

🇫🇷 vengeance

🇪🇸 venganza

🇹🇷 intikam

🇰🇷 복수

🇸🇦 انتقام

🇨🇿 pomsta

🇸🇰 pomsta

🇨🇳 复仇

🇸🇮 maščevanje

🇮🇸 hefnd

🇰🇿 кек алу

🇬🇪 შურისძიება

🇦🇿 qisas

🇲🇽 venganza

Etymology

The word 'avenging' comes from the Middle English 'avengen', which is derived from Old French 'avengier' and ultimately from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'vindicare' (claim, avenge). The concept of seeking retribution or vengeance has been a part of human history for centuries, often associated with notions of justice and retaliation.

See also: avenge, avenger.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,840, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.