Question

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THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat. AT LENGTH I would be avenged... I must not only punish, but punish with impunity.


What does the word avenged mean as it is used in this passage?

Answer 1

The word 'avenged' as used in this passage means to take vengeance for.

Step-by-step explanation:

Montresor (The narrator) wants to have revenge against Fortunato for insulting him, because he feels offended