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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.”

noun
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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe act of paying someone back for a wrong — getting revenge.

Common pairings
the avenging of a wrong bent on avenging

Word forms

avengings plural

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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.

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