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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

REVENGEC1

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.

How to use it: vengeance for something (They sought vengeance for the attack.); take vengeance on someone (He took vengeance on the people who betrayed him.)

Similar words: revenge, retribution

Common phrases: seek vengeance, take vengeance, vengeance on someone, vengeance for something

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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