avenging Meaning & Definition
What Does Avenging Mean?
Avenging is an adjective that means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of avenge. As a noun, it means The act by which somebody is avenged.
Word Facts for Avenging
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | reciprocal, vindicatory and retributory |
| Plural | avengings |
| Comparative / superlative | more avenging, most avenging |
Avenging Definition (Adjective)
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Avenging as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of avenge
Avenging as a Noun
- The act by which somebody is avenged.
Verb
- To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
to avenge the murder of his brother
- To take vengeance.
- To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.
Synonyms of Avenging
Avenging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Avenging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Avenging in a Sentence
to avenge the murder of his brother
Word Forms & Grammar
avenging (comparative more avenging, superlative most avenging)
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avenging (plural avengings)
Words That Rhyme With Avenging
Questions People Ask About Avenging
Is avenging an adjective or a verb?
Avenging is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for avenging?
Words with a similar meaning to avenging include reciprocal, vindicatory and retributory. See the full list of avenging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of avenging?
The plural of avenging is avengings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of avenging?
The comparative form is more avenging and the superlative form is most avenging.