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Definition of avenger

avenger

/əˈvɛndʒɚ/
a · ven · ger
Plural:avengers
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• noun

1

A person who exacts retribution or inflicts punishment in return for an injury or wrong done to themselves or another.

Example

"In classic Greek tragedies, the protagonist often acts as a relentless avenger seeking justice for a betrayed family member."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word derives from the verb 'avenge' (from Old French 'avengier', rooted in Latin 'vindicare', meaning 'to claim or punish') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avenger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avenger
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