Definition of AVENGE (original) (raw)

: to take vengeance for or on behalf of

vowed to avenge their murdered father

: to exact satisfaction for (a wrong) by punishing the wrongdoer

was determined to avenge the assault

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Examples of avenge in a Sentence

The brothers vowed to avenge the death of their father. They vowed to avenge their father by capturing and punishing his killer.

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And then, the home opener April 4, when the Tigers can finally avenge their regular-season-ending series loss to the White Sox. —Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 14 Oct. 2024 But before that, the film is kind to Billy and shows the extenuating circumstances that led to his death — namely, his attempt to avenge the brutal murder of his employer, rancher John Tunstall, by a sheriff’s posse. —Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 6 Oct. 2024 One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister’s murder. —Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 If your favorite taco shop didn't make the list of finalists last year, consider this your chance to avenge them. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for avenge