vengeance

noun
UK: /ˈvɛndʒəns/
US: /ˈvɛndʒəns/

  1. The act of punishing someone for harming you or your friends or family.

    1. He wanted vengeance on those who hurt his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. She swore vengeance against the people who betrayed her trust, plotting their downfall. [ ] [ ]

  2. The desire to punish someone who has done something wrong.

    1. The victim wanted vengeance after the attack. [ ] [ ]
    2. Driven by vengeance, he dedicated his life to tracking down his father's killer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revenge reprisal retribution requital

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vengeance" in English means: The act of punishing someone for harming you or your friends or family., The desire to punish someone who has done something wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "vengeance" is /ˈvɛndʒəns/ in British English and /ˈvɛndʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vengeance": revenge, reprisal, retribution, requital.

Example usage of "vengeance": "He wanted vengeance on those who hurt his family.". More examples on the page.