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Avenger Meaning in English

word

/əˈvɛndʒɝ/
uh-VEN-jur
/ɐvˈɛndʒɐ/
uh-VEN-juh

Definition

An avenger is someone who seeks revenge or punishes someone for a wrong or injury, often used for a hero who takes justice into their own hands.

Usage & Nuances

'Avenger' is formal and literary, rarely used in everyday speech except when referring to fictional superheroes ('the Avengers'). Most often linked to themes of justice or revenge. Do not confuse with 'revenge' (the act) or 'Avengers' (the Marvel superhero team).

Example Sentences

The avenger punished those who had done wrong.

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She became an avenger to help those in need.

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The legend tells of an avenger who protects the innocent.

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After losing everything, he turned into an avenger.

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The story's avenger isn’t a villain but someone fighting for justice.

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Everyone knows the Avengers, the superhero team from the movies.

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