avenger

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Noun avenger has 1 sense

avenger, retaliator - someone who takes vengeance
--₁ is a kind of attacker, aggressor, assailant, assaulter

Derived form: verb avenge₁

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Avenger

Noun - Popular sense:

A person who seeks vengeance for a wrongdoing, typically portrayed as a superhero in movies and comic books.

Example sentence: The avenger fought against crime and injustice, using their superhuman abilities to protect the innocent.

Noun - Local sense:

In certain cultures, a person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoers and restore justice outside the legal system.

Example sentence: The small town was grateful for their local avenger, who took matters into their own hands when the law failed to bring justice.