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- pronunciation:
venj
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
avenges, avenging, avenged |
| definition 1: |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for; take vengeance for.
She avenged the murder of her husband.- synonyms:
- get even for, revenge
- similar words:
- get, requite, retaliate for
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| definition 2: |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering on behalf of (one who has been harmed).
She avenged her husband.- synonyms:
- get even for, revenge
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| related words: |
fix, punish |
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