Avenging: meaning, definitions and examples
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avenging
[ əˈvɛnʤɪŋ ]
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.
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.