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▪ I. avenging, vbl. n.|əˈvɛndʒɪŋ|
[f. avenge v.]
The action of the vb. avenge; avengement.
1541Elyot Image Govt. 166 The auengeyng of his displeasure. 1666Bp. of Norwich Serm. 7 Nov. 27 Even in the avenging of conquer'd Enemies Moderation is advantagious. 1883Athenæum 1 Dec. 700/1 The story of a villain, of his victims, and of their avenging.
▪ II. aˈvenging, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That avenges or has as its attribute to avenge.
1596Spenser F.Q. i. vii. 47 The bitter dint of his auenging blade. 1667Milton P.L. vii. 184 Whose just avenging ire Had driven out th' ungodly from his sight. 1781Gibbon Decl. & F. II. 119 An avenging Deity. 1836Hor. Smith Tin Trump. (1876) 183 Wielding the avenging thunder. |