wraak — meaning in English
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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 What is left after something has been destroyed or wrecked.
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
- noun A long-running, bitter conflict between two people, families, or groups.
- verb To carry on a long-running hostile dispute.
revenge — full definition
- noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
- verb To take revenge for something, or on someone's behalf.
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