avenger

Definition of avenger in English English dictionary: One who takes vengeance; One who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood; {n} a punisher, vindicator; someone who takes vengeance; {i} person who seeks revenge; wreaker
avenger of blood: one who takes vengeance on behalf of another
avenger-: someone who takes vengeance
avenge: To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer
avenge: {v} to take just satisfaction, vindicate, defend, punish
An avenger: venger
avenge: A vengeance; a revenge
avenge: To take vengeance
avenge: To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on
avenge: {f} get revenge for
avenge: Vengeance; revenge
avenge: If you avenge a wrong or harmful act, you hurt or punish the person who is responsible for it. He has devoted the past five years to avenging his daughter's death She had decided to avenge herself and all the other women he had abused. to do something to hurt or punish someone because they have harmed or offended you (venge (13-20 centuries), from venger; VENGEANCE)
avenge: take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
avenge: To take vengeance for; to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer
avengers: plural of avenger

avenger

Hyphenation

a·veng·er

ıvencır

/əˈvenʤər/ /əˈvɛnʤɜr/

[ &-'venj ] (transitive verb.) 14th century. Middle English avengen, probably from a- + vengen to avenge, from Old French vengier; more at VENGEANCE.

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