avenging
- present participle of avenge.
Example Sentences
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He flies like an avenging angel, holding a candle in one hand and grapes in the other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2024
The New Zealand-Canadian pair beat American Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic 7-5 6-3, avenging their loss in the Wimbledon final.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
That put the spotlight on the Huskies, and they added to the program’s legacy with a dominant performance while avenging their only loss.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
That room was silent with the fury of avenging angels sharpening their radiance before they strike.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
