Avenge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Avenge ( verb )

1. To take revenge for an injury or wrong.
2. To inflict punishment on behalf of.

Origin:

From middle english avenge, from old french avengier, from latin adveniō ("i come to"), from ad- + veniō ("i com.e")

Examples:

1. He swore to avenge his brother's death.
2. She was determined to avenge her family's honor.
3. The police were determined to avenge the murder of the officer.
4. The company sought to avenge the loss of their intellectual property.
5. He seeks to avenge the injustice that was done to him.

(As a noun)

Avenge ( noun )

1. To take revenge for an injury or wrong.
2. To inflict punishment on behalf of.

Origin:

From middle english avenge, from old french avengier, from latin adveniō ("i come to"), from ad- + veniō ("i com.e")

Examples:

1. He swore to avenge his brother's death.
2. She was determined to avenge her family's honor.
3. The police were determined to avenge the murder of the officer.
4. The company sought to avenge the loss of their intellectual property.
5. He seeks to avenge the injustice that was done to him.