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vengeance — meaning in English

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English meaning

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.

Senses

vengeance is used for these senses in English:

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.

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

revanche venger