vengeance
Translation
vengeance, revenge, retribution
Examples
He swore vengeance on his enemies.
He swore vengeance on his enemies.
She acted out of vengeance for her family.
She acted out of vengeance for her family.
Grammar Patterns
vengeance ((on/against sb.)) the act of punishing someone in return for what they have done He swore vengeance on his enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revenge, retribution, retaliation; Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Etymology
From Old French 'vengeance', from 'vengier' (to avenge), from Latin 'vindicare'.
Memory Tips
'Vengeance' is often more formal and intense than 'revenge'. Think of the phrase 'with a vengeance,' meaning with great force.