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avenge

/əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/

Meanings
noun
An act of vengeance; a revenge.

Examples :

"The bully's constant teasing led to an avenge that involved hiding his backpack. "
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Related Words

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punishing verb

/ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

"If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration backpack

backpack noun

/ˈbæk.pæk/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

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wrongdoer noun

/ˈrɔŋˌduːər/ /ˈrɑŋˌduːər/

Someone who does wrong, whether morally, ethically or in contravention of a law.

"The wrongdoer was punished for stealing the school's valuable computer. "

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injuring verb

/ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/ /ˈɪndʒəriŋ/

To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

"The careless driver was fined for injuring the pedestrian. "

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inflicting verb

/ɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/

To thrust upon; to impose.

"They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession."

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involved verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/ /ɪnˈvɑlvd/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The gardener involved the climbing roses around the arbor. "

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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vengeance noun

/ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/

Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

"After being unfairly passed over for the promotion, he sought vengeance against his colleague. "

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vindicate verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"The police investigation vindicated the teacher, proving she had not stolen the school funds. "

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satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

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sandwich noun

/ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ/

A dish or foodstuff where two or more slices of bread serve as the wrapper or container of some other food.

"My sister made a delicious ham and cheese sandwich for lunch. "