Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avenger
noun
əˈvɛn.dʒər
Definition
A person who seeks to take vengeance for a wrong or injury.
Examples
- Batman is often seen as an avenger for the people of Gotham City.
- In many myths, an avenger is called upon to restore balance after wrongdoing.
- She became an avenger for her friend’s tragic fate.
Meaning
An avenger is someone who enacts revenge or justice on behalf of someone who has been wronged. This term is often used in literary or mythological contexts, where a character seeks to right a perceived injustice.
Synonyms
- vengeance-seeker
- retributer
- punisher
- retaliator
- recompensor
