avenger

/əˈvɛndʒər/
noun
  1. A person who punishes someone for harming or wronging another person, often in a quest for justice.
    • In the movie, the avenger tracks down the criminals who hurt his family.
    • The ancient legend tells of a masked avenger who fought for the poor.
    • She became an avenger for all the victims of the corrupt system.
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