Synonyms of avenge
9 similar words
Another word for avenge is bewreak. Other synonyms of avenge are get back at, retaliate, take revenge, spite and even the score.
Synonyms and similar words for avenge
verbTo take vengeance.
- bewreakTo avenge; revenge.
- get back atTo retaliate against; to take revenge on.
- retaliate
- take revengeTo avenge; to get back at.
verbTo treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.
verbMore synonyms
- even the scoreTo seek or obtain revenge against someone.
- get one's own backTo avenge oneself.
- settle the scoreSynonym of even the score.
- tar out dated, slangTo punish; to pay back or take revenge on.
Meaning of avenge
- verb To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
- verb To revenge oneself (on or upon someone).
- verb To take vengeance.
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Questions about synonyms of avenge
- What is another word for avenge?
- Avenge has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bewreak, get back at, retaliate, take revenge, spite, even the score, get one's own back and settle the score.
- What does avenge mean?
- Avenge means to take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
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