avenging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of seeking revenge or retribution for a wrong or injury.

  - "After his brother's death, he vowed to avenge his family's honor."
  - "The victim's family was determined to avenge their loss."
  - "The avenging angel is a common trope in literature and mythology."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avenging
revenge , enge , venge , malign

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Variants

List of all variants of avenging that leads to same result
avenging , avenge , avenged , avenger , avengers , avenges

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Etymology

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From Old French 'avenger', from 'avenger' (to avenge, revenge).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'avenging angel' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who seeks to punish wrongdoers.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', the protagonist seeks to avenge his father's death.

3. The concept of avenging is a common theme in many religions and mythologies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revenge: The desire or act of inflicting harm or injury on someone for an offense, injury, or wrong.

2. Justice: The principle of moral rightness or fairness, especially in the administration of the law.

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Culture

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In literature, avenging is a common theme in many genres, including revenge tragedies and superhero stories. It can also be found in various forms of art, such as paintings and sculptures, and in music, particularly in heavy metal and hip hop genres.

How to Memorize "avenging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone seeking revenge, perhaps dressed in black and carrying a sword, or a superhero in a cape and mask, ready to avenge a loved one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avenging' with the idea of seeking justice or retribution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Avenge an offense, give an ear to a friend'.

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