2007-02-25 01:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by pedraamnf 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is a close synonym for revenge. It is a more 'just' form of revenge. To avenge is to make right a wrong; more similar to the word vindicate. Revenge is more at the word retaliate (vengence without concern for right or wrong).
2007-02-25 01:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dane Spade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avenge means "to inflict a punishment or penalty in return for
2007-02-25 01:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Just me*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like, "He wanted to avenge his mother's death"?
It means to inflict a punishment in return for something.
2007-02-25 01:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vengeance is mine saith the Lord. We are to love our enemies and not avenge them. Pray for those who spitefully use you.
2007-02-25 01:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get back at
2007-02-25 06:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋