avenge

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of avenge with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

avenge

(verb)

Meaning

to get back at someone for a wrong

Example

"She wanted to avenge her friend's hurt feelings."

Synonyms

retaliaterevenge

Antonyms

forgivepardon

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin vindicare, meaning to claim or punish.
Related word forms
  • noun: avenger
  • adjective: avenging

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