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    Venganza (en. Revenge)

    /βenˈɡanθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of retaliating against someone who has caused harm.
    Vengeance is never a good way to resolve conflicts.
    La venganza nunca es un buen camino para resolver conflictos.
    A desire or impulse to harm someone in response to an offense.
    He felt great vengeance towards those who had betrayed him.
    Sentía una gran venganza hacia quienes le habían traicionado.
    Punishment or retribution exercised against someone who has committed an offense.
    Vengeance can lead to an endless cycle of hatred.
    La venganza puede llevar a un ciclo interminable de odio.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'vindicta', which means vengeance or punishment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cold vengeance
    An act of vengeance carried out after a long period of waiting.
    venganza fría
    justice by one's own hand
    To take revenge or punishment without the intervention of the law.
    justicia por mano propia
    to take revenge on a grand scale
    To seek revenge in an ostentatious or dramatic way.
    vengarse a lo grande

    Related Words

    avenger
    A person who seeks vengeance.
    vengador
    vindictive
    One who feels or seeks revenge.
    vengativo
    reprisal
    The action of avenging a grievance.
    desquite

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive vengeance
    That guy takes excessive vengeance too far.
    Ese tipo lleva la venganza desmedida demasiado lejos.
    Revenge is a dish best served cold
    She always said that revenge is a dish best served cold.
    Ella siempre decía que la venganza es un plato que se sirve frío.