word
Vengeance
VEH-njuhns
/ˈvɛndʒʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vengeance
Dictionary meaning
The act of harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done.
Examples
- I would have my vengeance over my assailant, in this life or the next.
Synonyms: retribution
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