avenge
word
/əˈvɛndʒ/
uh-VENJ
/ɐvˈɛndʒ/
uh-VENJ
Definition
To punish or harm someone in return for a wrong or injury done to you or someone else, usually to get justice.
Usage & Nuances
'Avenge' is formal and often used in literature. It focuses on seeking justice, not personal anger. Common with 'avenge someone's death.' Not interchangeable with 'revenge' (which is more personal and emotional).
Spanish: vengarPortuguese (BR): vingarPortuguese (PT): vingarChinese (Simplified): 报仇Chinese (Traditional): 報仇Hindi: प्रतिशोध लेनाArabic: ينتقمBengali: প্রতিশোধ নেওয়া - প্রতিহিংসা করা (ন্যায়বিচারের জন্য)Russian: отомстить (за кого-то) - воздать (за обиду)Japanese: 仇を討つ - 報復する（正義のため）Vietnamese: báo thù - trả thù (vì công lý)Korean: 복수하다 (정의를 위해)Turkish: intikamını almak (adalet için)Urdu: بدلہ لینا (انصاف کے لیے)Indonesian: membalas dendam (demi keadilan)
Example Sentences
The hero promised to avenge his parents.
basic
She tried to avenge her friend after the unfair treatment.
basic
Many movies show characters who want to avenge a family member's death.
natural
He was driven by a need to avenge the injustice.
natural
You can't avenge him by hurting innocent people.
natural
He wanted to avenge his brother's injury.
basic