Meaning & Definition of word "Vengeance"
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Vengeance
/ˈvɛn.dʒəns/
noun:
- 1. punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
- Example: She sought vengeance against those who betrayed her.
- 2. the desire to harm someone in return for a perceived wrong.
- Example: His vengeance was driven by a deep sense of injustice.
- 3. the act of taking revenge.
- Example: In a fit of vengeance, he plotted to ruin her reputation.
- 4. the act of harming someone as a response to an injury or offense.
- Example: The group took vengeance on their rivals after the loss.
Etymology
Middle English 'vengeaunce', from Old French 'vengeance', from Latin 'vindicatio' meaning defense, reprisal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Vengeance is mine:
a phrase indicating that one will take revenge, often implying divine justice.
Vengeance on someone:
to take revenge against someone specifically.
Seek vengeance:
to actively look for ways to retaliate.
Related Words
revenge:
the act of inflicting harm in return for an injury.
retribution:
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
payback:
informal term for revenge or retribution.
Slang Meanings of vengeance
Meaning: getting back at someone
Example Sentence: She took some serious payback for the betrayal.
Meaning: a comeback or retaliation
Example Sentence: His vengeance game was strong after the breakup.