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vengeance

/ˈvɛn.dʒəns/

Translations

vengeancenoun

vengeances

He sought vengeance for the wrongs done to him.

Он искал месть за причиненные ему обиды.

The movie is about a hero's quest for vengeance.

Фильм о поиске героем возмездия.

Synonyms

settling of scores

vengeanceadjective

/ˈvɛn.dʒəns/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something connected with revenge.

vengeancenoun

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

The hero sought vengeance against the villain who had wronged his family.

Intense or excessive force or magnitude, especially when used in the set phrase “with a vengeance”.

After a dry spell, the rains returned with a vengeance and flooded the valley.

vengeanceadjective

Relating to, intended for, or expressive of revenge; retaliatory.

They hatched a vengeance plan that would bring down their enemies.