Definition of 'vengeance'
1. uncountable noun
Vengeance is the act of killing, injuring, or harming someone because they have harmed you.
2.
See with a vengeance
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vengeance in American English
noun
1.
the return of an injury for an injury, in punishment or retribution; avenging of an injury or offense; revenge
2.
the desire to make such a return
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vengeance in American English
(ˈvendʒəns)
noun
SYNONYMS 1. requital, retaliation. See revenge.ANTONYMS 1. forgiveness.1.
infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has
been harmed by that person; violent revenge
But have you the right to vengeance?
3.
the desire for revenge
a man full of vengeance
6. See with a vengeance
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vengeance in British English
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C13: from Old French, from venger to avenge, from Latin vindicāre to punish; see vindicateExamples of 'vengeance' in a sentence
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British English: vengeance
NOUN /ˈvɛndʒəns/
Vengeance is the act of killing, injuring, or harming someone because they have harmed you.
He swore vengeance on everyone involved in the murder.
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