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Vocabulary Entry
vengeance
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of taking revenge; punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.
Example Sentences
"Her vengeance was swift after she discovered the betrayal."
"The character in the movie was driven by a desire for vengeance."
"Vengeance often leads to a cycle of further violence."
V
verb
To take revenge for a wrong done; to inflict harm in retaliation.
Example Sentences
"He vowed to vengeance himself against those who wronged him."
"They sought to vengeance the loss of their loved one."
"It is often said that one should not vengeance at all."