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Definition avenge in British English

avenge verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈvendʒ/
1

to react to something wrong that has been done to you, your family, or your friends by punishing the person who did it

Example

He swore to avenge his father's death.

Example

They began to avenge themselves on their neighbours for the years of suppression.

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2

to win a sports event against a team that has recently defeated you

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Definition avenge in British English