Avenge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈvenj/

Meaning & Definition of Avenge

Avenge (verb)

  1. to take vengeance for or on behalf of
  2. to exact satisfaction for (a wrong) by punishing the wrongdoer

Avenge (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for

    "a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death"

    similar: redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, venge (archaic), get even (for)
    related: castigate, fix, get, penalize, punish, scourge, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, right, compensate, pay (back), recompense, repay
    near: absolve, condone, excuse, forgive, pardon, remit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Avenge

The most common words with a similar meaning to Avenge:

Archaic: venge
redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, get even (for)

Related Words for Avenge

castigate, fix, get, penalize, punish, scourge, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, right, compensate, pay (back), recompense, repay

Near Antonyms of Avenge

absolve, condone, excuse, forgive, pardon, remit

Word Forms of Avenge

Inflections: avenged, avenging

Derived words: avenger (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Avenge

Middle English, from Anglo-French avenger, from a- (from Latin ad-) + venger to avenge vengeance

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Avenge

Words & Phrases Containing Avenge

avenge oneself

Frequently Asked Questions about Avenge

What does "Avenge" mean?

"Avenge" means to take vengeance for or on behalf of. As a verb, it is defined as: to take vengeance for or on behalf of.

What is another word for "Avenge"?

Other words for "Avenge" include redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, venge and get even (for). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Avenge" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Avenge"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Avenge". Common alternatives include redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, venge and get even (for).

How do you use "Avenge" in a sentence?

Examples of "Avenge" in a sentence: "a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death".

Is "Avenge" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Avenge" is a verb.

Is "Avenge" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Avenge" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Avenge"?

"Avenge" is pronounced /ə-ˈvenj/.

What is the origin of the word "Avenge"?

"Avenge" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French avenger, from a- (from Latin ad-) + venger to avenge vengeance. First known use: 14th century.