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avenging

/ˈævɛndʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does avenging mean?

verb

Punishing or taking revenge for a wrong or injury, especially one that has been suffered in the past.

Example

"The people were avenging their ancestors by destroying the enemy's village."

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