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Definition of Avenger
1. Noun. Someone who takes vengeance.
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Derivative terms: Avenge, Retaliate
Definition of Avenger
1. n. One who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood.
Definition of Avenger
1. Noun. One who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood. ¹
2. Noun. One who takes vengeance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Avenger
1. one that avenges [n -S] - See also: avenges
Medical Definition of Avenger
1. 1. One who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood. 2. One who takes vengeance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Avenger
Literary usage of Avenger
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians, by Sir John Gardner Wilkinson (1841)
"The Pharaohs frequently styled themselves " Mandoo towards the Gentiles;" from
which it appears that he was the avenger, or protector against enemies, ..."
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