vengeance

[ven-juhns] / ˈvɛn dʒəns /

NOUN

retaliation for another's act

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reprisal retribution revenge

STRONG

counterblow repayment requital return vengefulness wrath

WEAK

avengement avenging evening of score eye for an eye getting even settling of score tit for tat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forgiveness pardon sympathy

Example Sentences

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She eventually manages to outlive him, fueled by a burning vengeance to take what’s owed to her, even if it means sacrificing everything.

From Salon

His personal vengeance project is an embarrassment to all involved.

From Salon

No doubt the mayor-elect is fully aware that the president could turn on him with a vengeance.

From Salon

Concerns about an AI bubble returned with a vengeance.

From Barron's