wraak — meaning in English

English meaning

• feud noun A long-running, bitter conflict between two people, families, or groups.
• revenge noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
• vengeance noun Punishment inflicted in return for a wrong or injury; revenge.
• wrack noun The remains of something; a wreck.

Senses

wraak is used for these senses in English:

• feud A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
• revenge Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
• vengeance Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.
• wrack (archaic, dialectal, or, literary) Vengeance; revenge; persecution; punishment; consequence; trouble.

feud — full definition

1. noun A long-running, bitter conflict between two people, families, or groups.
2. verb To carry on a long-running hostile dispute.

revenge — full definition

1. noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
2. verb To take revenge for something, or on someone's behalf.

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