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Meaning of Avenger
A person who takes revenge or punishes someone for a wrong done to them or their family.
Definitions
- A person who takes revenge or punishes someone for a wrong done to them or their family
- * A person who takes action to punish someone for a perceived wrong or injustice
Etymology of Avenger
The word "Avenger" comes from the Old French word "avengier", which is derived from the Latin word "vindicare", meaning "to avenge" or "to punish"
Historically, the term "avenger" referred to someone who sought revenge or punishment for a wrong done to them or their family, often in a legal or moral context
Example Uses
- The avenger of the innocent victim sought justice and punished the culprit
- * She became an avenger for the environment, fighting against pollution and climate change
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
appeaser
conciliator
mediator
peacemaker
reconciler
compromiser
pacifier
soother
calmer
mollifier
abettor
accomplice
accessory
collaborator
conspirator
enabler
facilitator
helper
instigator