avenge
Translation
to avenge, to take revenge for
Examples
He swore to avenge his brother's death.
He swore to avenge his brother's death.
She avenged herself on her enemies.
She avenged herself on her enemies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong) He swore to avenge his brother's death.
((oneself)) ((on sb.)) to take revenge on behalf of oneself on (sb.) She avenged herself on her enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revenge, retaliate; Antonyms: forgive, pardon
Etymology
From Old French 'avengier', from 'a-' (to) + 'vengier' (to take revenge), from Latin 'vindicare' (to claim, to avenge).
Memory Tips
Think of 'The Avengers', the superhero team who 'avenge' the Earth.