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avenge
verb as in retaliate
Strongest match
Example Sentences
“Five cubs killed means five to be avenged. . . .”
Benn tasted defeat for the first time in his career against Eubank Jr, but his father believes he can avenge that loss this time.
He avenged his loss to Smith, was narrowly beaten by Saunders early in his career and was outclassed by Groves in his singular world title fight.
New Zealand ended a nine-year wait to avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that failed to live up to the pre-game hype.
Australia hoped to avenge their World Cup semi-final loss to the Lionesses in 2023, but European champions England were on top form in the second game of their 'homecoming tour' at sold-out Pride Park.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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