1. a person who punishes someone for wrongdoing, especially on behalf of another

Examples

• The superhero acted as an avenger of justice in the city.
• She became the avenger of her family’s honor.
• The story follows a lone avenger seeking to right past wrongs.
• He saw himself as an avenger of the innocent.
• The avenger tracked down those responsible for the crime.
• In the movie, the avenger finally confronts the villain.