avenge

//əˈvɛndʒ//
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Verb

avengeInfinitive
avengePresent tense
avengedPast tense
avengedPast participle
avengingPresent participle
avengesThird-person singular
1

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

He vowed to avenge his father's death.

2

To take vengeance on behalf of someone who has been wronged.

He vowed to avenge his fallen comrades.