vengeance
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvɛndʒəns/ · UK /ˈvendʒəns/
vengeance means: The act of hurting or punishing someone because they have harmed you or someone you care about.
noun
The act of hurting or punishing someone because they have harmed you or someone you care about.
- He wanted vengeance for his brother’s death.
- She swore to take vengeance on the attackers.
- Years later, his desire for vengeance had faded.
Questions about vengeance
What does vengeance mean?
The act of hurting or punishing someone because they have harmed you or someone you care about.
What is vengeance in other languages?
Türkçe: intikam · Español: venganza · Français: vengeance · Deutsch: Rache · Italiano: vendetta · 日本語: 復讐
How do you pronounce vengeance?
In American English /ˈvɛndʒəns/; in British English /ˈvendʒəns/.
How do you use vengeance in a sentence?
He wanted vengeance for his brother’s death. She swore to take vengeance on the attackers.
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