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Definition of Avenge
1. Verb. Take revenge for a perceived wrong. "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
Specialized synonyms: Get Back, Get Even
Generic synonyms: Penalise, Penalize, Punish
Derivative terms: Avenger, Retaliation, Retaliator, Retaliatory, Revenge
Definition of Avenge
1. v. t. To take vengeance for; to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
2. v. i. To take vengeance.
3. n. Vengeance; revenge.
Definition of Avenge
1. Noun. A vengeance; a revenge. ¹
2. Verb. To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer. ¹
3. Verb. (nonstandard) To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Avenge
1. to exact retribution for [v AVENGED, AVENGING, AVENGES]
Medical Definition of Avenge
1. 1. To take vengeance for; to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer. 2. To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on. "Thy judgment in avenging thine enemies." (Bp. Hall) To avenge is to inflict punishment upon evil doers in behalf of ourselves, or others for whom we act; as, to avenge one's wrongs; to avenge the injuries of the suffering and innocent. It is to inflict pain for the sake of vindication, or retributive justice. To revenge is to inflict pain or injury for the indulgence of resentful and malicious feelings. The former may at times be a duty; the latter is one of the worst exhibitions of human character. Origin: OF. Avengier; L. Ad + vindicare to lay claim to, to avenge, revenge. See Vengeance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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