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View usage for: (vendʒəns) 1. uncountable nounVengeance is the act of killing, injuring, or harming someone because they have harmed you. He swore vengeance on everyone involved in the murder. [+ on] She cried aloud to the gods for vengeance for the loss of her daughter. Synonyms: revenge, retaliation, reprisal, retribution More Synonyms of vengeance vengeance in British English (ˈvɛndʒəns) noun1. the act of or desire for taking revenge; retributive punishment 2. with a vengeance Word origin C13: from Old French, from venger to avenge, from Latin vindicāre to punish; see vindicatevengeance in American English (ˈvɛndʒəns) noun1. the return of an injury for an injury, in punishment or retribution; avenging of an injury or offense; revenge 2. the desire to make such a return Word origin ME < OFr < venger, to avenge < L vindicare: see vindicate Examples of 'vengeance' in a sentencevengeance Do you seek vengeance for some imagined wrong?Let us take vengeance first upon them.She continues her quest to exact vengeance on those who tried to kill her on her wedding day.Hidden forces may yet take vengeance on lax town planners and profiteering builders in a drastic and unpredictable way.Of course she feels bitter but to try and spread a deadly disease is a wicked way of seeking vengeance.You can't want to take such a vengeance as that.The terrible vengeance of the thwarted father is like a medieval saga but it is playing out in modern London.I don't seek vengeance against those who tried to kill me.But my Heart takes a noble vengeance I forgive her. QuotationsVengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord Bible: Romans In other languagesvengeance British English: vengeance NOUN Vengeance is the act of killing, injuring, or harming someone because they have harmed you. He swore vengeance on everyone involved in the murder. - American English: vengeance
- Brazilian Portuguese: vingança
- Chinese: 复仇
- European Spanish: venganza
- French: vengeance
- German: Rache
- Italian: vendetta
- Japanese: 復讐
- Korean: 복수
- European Portuguese: vingança
- Latin American Spanish: venganza
Chinese translation of 'vengeance' n (u) -
报(報)复(復) (bàofù) to do sth with a vengeance 加倍努力地做某事 (jiābèi nǔlì de zuò mǒushì)
Definition the act of killing, injuring, or harming someone for revenge She wanted vengeance for the humiliation she had experienced. Synonyms avenging settling of scores requital lex talionis Opposites pardon , forgiveness , absolution , mercy , acquittal , remission , forbearance , exoneration idiomSee with a vengeanceQuotationVengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord [Bible: Romans]Additional synonymsTheir philosophy was an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Synonyms retaliation, justice, revenge, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, requital, lex talionis Definition an act of taking revenge fear of reprisal or ostracism Synonyms retaliation, revenge, vengeance, retribution, an eye for an eye, counterstroke, requitalThey believe the attack was in retaliation for his death. Synonyms revenge, repayment, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, tit for tat, an eye for an eye, reciprocation, counterstroke, requital, counterblow, a taste of your own medicine Additional synonymsDefinition punishment or vengeance for evil deeds He decided to get his retribution in first. Synonyms punishment, retaliation, reprisal, redress, justice, reward, reckoning, compensation, satisfaction, revenge, repayment, vengeance, Nemesis, recompense, an eye for an eye, requital |