1. seeking or taking revenge; retaliatory
Usage: often used before nouns

Examples

• The avenging hero tracked down his father’s killer.
• She felt like an avenging angel fighting for justice.
• The avenging army swept through the enemy territory.
• His avenging spirit would not rest until wrongs were righted.
• The movie featured an avenging warrior seeking retribution.
• An avenging mob gathered outside the courthouse.