avenge | Definition of avenge

Synonyms and Antonyms of avenge

to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for

a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death

Synonyms of avenge

redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, venge [archaic]

Words Related to avenge

castigate, fix, get, penalize, punish, scourge

chasten, chastise, correct, discipline

compensate, pay (back), recompense, repay

Phrases Synonymous with avenge

Near Antonyms of avenge

absolve, condone, excuse, forgive, pardon, remit