avenge
verb (used with object)
to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for.
avenging
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present participleof avenge.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After avenging that loss to become a two-weight undisputed champion later that year, Taylor recorded wins over Serrano in November 2024 and July 2025 having already overcome the Puerto Rican in April 2022.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
With his buzzy portrayal of Rick, a man obsessed with avenging his father’s death, in “Lotus,” an Emmy might finally be in the cards for the actor, a veteran of many critically beloved shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
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
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
