How to Pronounce "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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈvɛndʒ/
British English
/ɐvˈɛndʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VENJ
UK
uh-VENJ
Listen in Context
He wanted to avenge his brother's injury.
The hero promised to avenge his parents.
She tried to avenge her friend after the unfair treatment.
Many movies show characters who want to avenge a family member's death.