v.tr. 1 inflict retribution on behalf of (a person, a violated right, etc.). 2 take vengeance for (an injury). be avenged avenge oneself. avenger n.
[ ME f. OF avengier f. à to + vengier f. L vindicare vindicate ]
v.tr. 1 inflict retribution on behalf of (a person, a violated right, etc.). 2 take vengeance for (an injury). be avenged avenge oneself. avenger n.
[ ME f. OF avengier f. à to + vengier f. L vindicare vindicate ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012