tr.v. a·venged, a·veng·ing, a·veng·es 1. To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge: avenge a murder. 2. To take vengeance on behalf of: avenged their wronged parents. [Middle English avengen, from Old French avengier : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see AD-) + vengier, to vindicate (from Latin vindicāre, to claim; see VINDICATE).] a·venger n. a·venging·ly adv. |
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