avenge

a-venge · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To inflict punishment or harm in return for a wrong done to oneself or another.

  2. 2.

    To exact satisfaction for a wrong by punishing the wrongdoer.

Phrases & expressions

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    avenge oneself — To take revenge for a wrong done to oneself.

Related words

Antonyms: forgive, pardon
See also: retaliate, revenge, vengeance, vindicate
Synonyms: retaliate, revenge, vindicate

Etymology

From Old French avengier, from a- ("to") + vengier ("to vindicate"), from Latin vindicare ("to claim, avenge").