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pomsta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • retribution noun Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
  • 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.
  • vindication noun Proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right.

Senses

pomsta is used for these senses in English:

  • retribution Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
  • 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.
  • vindication The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.

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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