Avenge and Absolve

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Avenge verb - To punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for.

Usage example: a play about a prince who struggles to avenge his father's death

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Absolve is an antonym for avenge.

Nearby Words: avenging, avenger

Absolve verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

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Avenge is an antonym for absolve.

Nearby Words: absolution, absolving

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