Avenge

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Avenge is slang that means to seek revenge or seek justice for a wrong that has been done to oneself or someone else. It is often used in the context of getting payback for a perceived injustice or taking revenge on someone who has caused harm.

In-depth description: Avenge is a term used to describe an act of seeking retribution for a wrong or harm inflicted. It embodies the idea of seeking justice and making things right through retaliatory actions. It is often associated with righteous anger and the desire to balance the scales of justice.

Example 1: After years of being mistreated by her boss, Sarah decided to avenge herself by exposing his unethical practices to the authorities.

Example 2: The superhero avenged the death of his parents by eliminating the criminal organization responsible for their murder, seeking justice for their untimely demise.

Synonyms:
retaliate, payback, revenge
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