NYT Dictionary

AVENGING

/ʌvˈɛndʒɪŋ/
VerbNouna-VENG-inga-veng-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of avenge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

revengeavengeretaliateimplacableirreconcilablepunitiverancorousreprisalretaliationretaliatory

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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