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Definitions from WordNet

Verb avenge has 1 sense
  1. revenge, avenge, retaliate - take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
    --1 is one way to punish, penalize, penalise
    Derived form: noun avenger1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Avenge

Verb:

  1. (transitive) To take revenge on behalf of; to get satisfaction for a wrongdoing.
  2. (transitive) To take vengeance for; to exact retribution for a harm or injury.

Examples:

  • He decided to avenge his brother's death by seeking revenge on the culprits.
  • She sought to avenge her father's unjust imprisonment by exposing the corrupt officials.

Noun:

  1. (archaic) Vengeance, retribution or punishment.

Examples:

  • The avenge bestowed upon the villain was swift and severe.

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