noun
avenging
Avenging (noun) means the act of getting revenge for a wrong done to someone. Example: “The film centered on the avenging of a murdered brother.”
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The act of getting revenge for a wrong done to someone.
"The film centered on the avenging of a murdered brother."
How to use avenging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of paying someone back for a wrong — getting revenge.
Common pairings
the avenging of a wrong
bent on avenging
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Word forms
- Plural
- avengings
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The film centered on the _____ of a murdered brother.
Rhymes for avenging
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What does “avenging” mean?
The word “avenging” means the act of getting revenge for a wrong done to someone. In plain terms, the act of paying someone back for a wrong — getting revenge.
How do you use “avenging” in a sentence?
Here is “avenging” used in a sentence: “The film centered on the avenging of a murdered brother.”
What part of speech is “avenging”?
“Avenging” is a noun.
What is the meaning of avenging?
"avenging" (noun) means the act of getting revenge for a wrong done to someone.
