avenge
verbHow many syllables in avenge?
There are 2 syllables in the word avenge.How to pronounce avenge:
Definition of avenge:
- avenge (verb):
- to take vengeance for or on behalf of
- to inflict a punishment in retaliation for (harm done) or on behalf of (the person harmed)
Synonyms for avenge:
compensate
correct
even the score for
get even (for)
get even for
get revenge for
get your own back for
hit back for
pay (someone) back for
pay (someone) back in their own coin for
punish
redress
repay
requite
retaliate
retaliate for
revenge
take revenge for
take satisfaction for
take vengeance for
venge
Antonyms for avenge:
cheer
comfort
encourage
forgive
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- archaic
- Ila
- eldest
- saddest
- praline
- softly
- pronoun
- un-strict
- unite
- union
- seagull
- Powell
- loathsome
- meter
- coloured
- topple
- premiere
- ensnare
- silver
- sausage
- Ephraim
- debauched
- Cairbre
- desalt
- acne
- raptor
- mantel
- leveche
- grubby
- impaint
- uni
- judo
- bonsai
- besmeared
- augment
- Dynah
- worn-out
- shovelled
- selfsame
- defence
- pharaoh
- loudness
- inward
- farmhouse
- noisome
- scowled
- govern
- chateau
- pug nose
- hordes
- … more
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