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- [uh-venj]
- /əˈvɛndʒ/
- /əˈvendʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-venj]
- /əˈvɛndʒ/
Definitions of avenge word
- verb avenge If you avenge a wrong or harmful act, you hurt or punish the person who is responsible for it. 3
- verb avenge to inflict a punishment in retaliation for (harm, injury, etc) done to (a person or persons); take revenge for or on behalf of 3
- verb transitive avenge to get revenge for (an injury, wrong, etc.) 3
- verb transitive avenge to take vengeance on behalf of, as for a wrong 3
- verb with object avenge to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for: to avenge a grave insult. 1
- verb with object avenge to take vengeance on behalf of: He avenged his brother. 1
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Origin of avenge
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English avengen < Old French avengier, equivalent to a- a-5 + vengier < Latin vindicāre; see vindicate
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Parts of speech for Avenge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
avenge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avenge
verb avenge
- vindicate — to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: to vindicate someone's honor.
- chasten — If you are chastened by something, it makes you regret that you have behaved badly or stupidly.
- punish — to subject to pain, loss, confinement, death, etc., as a penalty for some offense, transgression, or fault: to punish a criminal.
- chastise — If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
- revenge — to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
Antonyms for avenge
verb avenge
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- forgive — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
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