avenge Meaning & Definition
What Does Avenge Mean?
Avenge is a verb that means to take vengeance for or on behalf of. It is also used to mean to exact satisfaction for (a wrong) by punishing the wrongdoer.
Word Facts for Avenge
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ə-ˈvenj/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | retaliate, revenge and redress |
| Antonyms | absolve, condone and excuse |
| Verb forms | avenges, avenging, avenged |
Avenge Definition (Verb)
- 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
Synonyms of Avenge
Avenge synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Avenge
Avenge in a Sentence
to avenge the murder of his brother
They avenged the wrong done to them.
vowed to avenge their murdered father
was determined to avenge the assault
a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death
Word Forms & Grammar
avenged
aveng·ing
aveng·er noun
avenge
avenger
avengers
avenges
avenging
avenge (third-person singular simple present avenges, present participle avenging, simple past and past participle avenged)
avenge (plural avenges)
Words That Rhyme With Avenge
Origin of Avenge
Origin 1: Middle English, from Anglo-French avenger, from a- (from Latin ad-) + venger to avenge vengeance
Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English avengen, borrowed from Old French avengier, from a- + vengier.
First Known Use
14th century
How Do You Say Avenge?
Avenge is pronounced /ə-ˈvenj/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (venj).
Frequently Asked Questions About Avenge
What part of speech is avenge?
Avenge is a verb.
What is another word for avenge?
You can replace avenge with words such as retaliate, revenge and redress. See the full list of avenge synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of avenge?
The opposite of avenge can be expressed with words like absolve, condone, excuse and forgive.
What is the past tense of avenge?
The past tense of avenge is avenged. The present participle is avenging.