How to Pronounce "avenges"
word
əˈvɛndʒ
uh-VENJ-iz
ɐvˈɛndʒɪz
uh-VENJ-iz
Definition
To take action to punish or get justice for someone who was wronged, usually by harming those responsible.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈvɛndʒ
British English
ɐvˈɛndʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VENJ-iz
UK
uh-VENJ-iz
Listen in Context
He avenges his brother's death in the story.
The hero avenges the village after the attack.
She avenges the injustice done to her friend.
Whenever wrong is done, he always avenges those he cares about.