Synonyms for

Avenged

Verb / ʌˈvendʒd / Another word for avenged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to take revenge on behalf of oneself or someone else

Synonyms & similar words

retaliate unavenged revenge avenge retaliate revenge payback punish repay

Example sentences

  1. She avenged her best friend by standing up to the bully.
  2. The superhero avenged the city by defeating the villain.
  3. He wanted to avenge his stolen bike by catching the thief.
  4. The coach told the players to use their loss as motivation to avenge themselves in the next game.
  5. The soldier avenged his fallen comrade by taking out the enemy's stronghold.

Quotes

  • "It is a wise father that knows his own child." - William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
  • "Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you." - Austin O'Malley
  • "An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind." - Mahatma Gandhi

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