Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avenging
verb
/əˈvɛn.dʒɪŋ/
Definition
To take revenge or seek justice by harming someone who has harmed you or someone you care about.
Examples
- The superhero spent years avenging the loss of his family.
- In the story, the knight was focused on avenging the fallen villagers.
- She found herself avenging her friend after the betrayal.
Meaning
Avenging involves responding to a wrong or injury with the intention of making the perpetrator suffer for their actions.
Synonyms
- revenge
- retaliate
- repay
- settle a score
- get back at
