Definition of Avenge
Avenge
avenge
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(verb)
to take vengeance or inflict a punishment in return for harm or wrong done to oneself or someone else;
e.g. The protagonist of the movie vowed to avenge the murder of his brother.
(verb)
to take exact satisfaction or vengeance for something;
e.g. She avenged the man's insult towards her with a snobbish remark.
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