1. to get revenge for a wrong done to oneself or another; to punish someone who has harmed you or someone else

Examples

• He vowed to avenge his brother’s death.
• The superhero sought to avenge the innocent victims.
• She wanted to avenge the insult to her family’s honor.
• The team played hard to avenge their earlier defeat.
• Ancient warriors would avenge any attack on their tribe.
• He spent years planning how to avenge the betrayal.