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avenger

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/əˈvɛn.dʒər/ · a-veng-er

A person who seeks revenge for a wrong or injury.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who seeks revenge for a wrong or injury.

ایک شخص جو کسی غلطی یا نقصان کا بدلہ لیتا ہے۔

بدلہ لینے والا

badla lene wala

Synonyms

vindicatorretributoravengementاحقاقبدلہانتقام

Antonyms

forgiverreconcilerpacifierمعاف کرنے والامصلحپرامن

Common Collocations

  • to be an avenger
  • the avenger of wrongs
  • avengers in literature

Example Sentences

He became the avenger for his fallen comrades.

وہ اپنے گرتے ہوئے ساتھیوں کا بدلہ لینے والا بن گیا۔

Woh apne girte hue saathiyon ka badla lene wala ban gaya.

In the movie, the hero is portrayed as an avenger.

فلم میں، ہیرو کو بدلہ لینے والے کے طور پر پیش کیا گیا ہے۔

Film mein, hero ko badla lene wale ke tor par pesh kiya gaya hai.

The avenger sought justice for the innocent.

بدلہ لینے والا بے گناہ کے لیے انصاف کی تلاش میں تھا۔

Badla lene wala be gunah ke liye insaf ki talash mein tha.

Easily Confused With

vindicator:While both terms imply seeking justice, 'vindicator' usually refers to someone who clears someone else's name, whereas 'avenger' specifically seeks revenge.

Word Family

avenge
verbبدلہ لینا
avenging
nounبدلہ لینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'avenger' as a person who 'avenges' wrongs.

Imagine a superhero seeking justice for those wronged.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا کی قسم میں نے دیکھا ہے بدلے کا مزہ، کس طرح محبت نے قوم کو عبرت دیا ہے۔

Khuda ki qasam maine dekha hai badlay ka maza, Kis tarah mohabbat ne qaum ko ibrat diya hai.

I swear by God, I've tasted the flavor of revenge, How love has taught the nation a lesson.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بدلہ لینا بدی کا جواب نہیں ہوتا

Badla lena badi ka jawab nahi hota

Revenge is not a response to evil.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "avengier" — to take revenge

First known use: 14th century

The term 'avenger' has its roots in the Old French word 'avengier,' which means to take revenge. It has evolved through usage in Middle English to refer specifically to one who seeks revenge.