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avenge in German

avenge in German is rächen, ahnden — avenge means to get retribution for a wrong or injury done to oneself or someone else.

avenge in German

rächen
verb
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
ahnden
verb
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

What does "avenge" mean?

  1. verb To get retribution for a wrong or injury done to oneself or someone else.
    "She swore to avenge her brother's murder."
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avenge in a sentence

  • She swore to avenge her brother's murder.
  • The knight vowed to avenge the fallen village.

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What is "avenge" in German?

"avenge" in German is rächen, ahnden. avenge means: To get retribution for a wrong or injury done to oneself or someone else.

How do you use "avenge" in a sentence?

Example: "She swore to avenge her brother's murder." In German, "avenge" is rächen, ahnden.

Are there other ways to say "avenge" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "avenge": rächen, ahnden.

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