vindex

/ˈvɪndɛks/ (VIN-deks)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who avenges or seeks revenge for a wrong or injury, especially a relative or associate of the person wronged

“The vindex of the murdered king vowed to bring justice to the perpetrators.”

Synonyms

  • avenger
  • revenge-seeker

Antonyms

  • pacifier
  • peacemaker