avenged

Meanings

• Verb

  To take revenge for an injury or wrong; to inflict punishment for an offense.

• Noun

  The act of taking revenge; vengeance.

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Synonyms

bewreak , get back at , retaliate , take revenge , spite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avenged
revenged , engaged , arranged

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Variants

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avenge , avenged , avenger , avengers , avenges , avenging

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Forms

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avenges, avenged, avenging

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Etymology

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From Old French avenger, from averger, to average, avenge.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'avenged' appears in the title of the 1971 Clint Eastwood film 'Joe Kidd'.

2. In the Bible, the concept of 'avenged' is mentioned several times, most notably in the Book of Exodus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revenge: A strong feeling of desire to harm someone who has caused hurt or injury.

2. Justice: The principle of moral righteousness, fairness, and impartiality.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'avenged' often depicts the theme of revenge and justice. One famous example is Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', where the protagonist seeks revenge for his father's murder.

How to Memorize "avenged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person seeking revenge, dressed in dark clothes, holding a sword or a gun, and looking determined.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avenged' with the concept of justice and revenge. Visualize a scale that tips in favor of justice when 'avenged' is used.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Very Evil Nasty Ghost' to remember 'avenged' as 'A Very Evil Nasty Gost' for 'avenges'.

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