Vengeance: meaning, definitions and examples

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vengeance

 

[ หˆvษ›nยทdส’ษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seeking revenge

Vengeance is the act of taking revenge in retaliation for a wrong that has been done. It is often fueled by a desire for justice or retribution.

Synonyms

reprisal, retaliation, revenge.

Examples of usage

  • He swore vengeance against those who had wronged him.
  • She sought vengeance for the murder of her family.
Context #2 | Noun

strong desire for revenge

Vengeance can also refer to a strong feeling or desire for revenge, often accompanied by a sense of anger or betrayal.

Synonyms

avenging, retribution, vindication.

Examples of usage

  • The character's heart was consumed by vengeance.
  • She was blinded by her thirst for vengeance.

Translations

Translations of the word "vengeance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vinganรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคถเฅ‹เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rache

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balas dendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zemsta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฉ่ฎ (ใตใใ—ใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vengeance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venganza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท intikam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์ˆ˜ (boksu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชู‚ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomsta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomsta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคไป‡ (fรนchรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maลกฤevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intiqam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ venganza

Etymology

The word 'vengeance' originated from Old French 'vengeance' and Latin 'vindicare', meaning 'to avenge'. The concept of seeking revenge has been present in human history for centuries, often associated with notions of justice, honor, and retribution.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,369 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.