avenger Definition
a person who seeks to inflict retribution or punishment in return for a wrong or injury suffered; a person who seeks to avenge a wrongdoing.
Using avenger: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "avenger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The superhero is an avenger of justice.
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He became an avenger after his family was killed.
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She saw herself as an avenger of the oppressed.
avenger Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for avenger
- retaliator
- punisher
- vindicator
- revenger
- revenge-seeker
Phrases with avenger
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He swore to avenge himself on his enemies.
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The family vowed to avenge their son's death.
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The group sought to avenge the wrongs done to their community.
Origins of avenger
from Old French 'avengier', from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'vindicare' (claim, avenge)
Summary: avenger in Brief
An 'avenger' [əˈvɛndʒər] is a person who seeks to inflict retribution or punishment in return for a wrong or injury suffered. It can refer to a person who seeks to avenge a wrongdoing, such as 'The superhero is an avenger of justice.' Phrases like 'avenge oneself on someone' and 'avenge a death' use 'avenge' to denote seeking revenge for a wrongdoing or someone's death.
