Answer: avenging

AnswerCrossword Clue
AVENGINGExacting retribution for
AVENGINGGetting back for
AVENGINGRetaliatory
AVENGINGRepaying
AVENGINGVindicating
avengingInflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
avengingInflict such harm on behalf of (oneself or someone else previously wronged or harmed)
avengingAVENGE, to take retribution for, also VENGE