Pronunciation: /ˈvɛndʒəns/
noun punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
A1 She sought vengeance against the person who stole her lunch.
A2 The hero in the story sought vengeance for the death of his family.
B1 The character's thirst for vengeance consumed him and led to his downfall.
B2 The country declared war in vengeance for the attack on their borders.
C1 The king's vengeance knew no bounds as he sought to punish all who opposed him.
C2 The assassin carried out his mission with cold and calculated vengeance.
verb none
A1 She sought vengeance against those who wronged her.
A2 The hero vowed to vengeance his fallen comrades.
B1 The character in the story was consumed by thoughts of vengeance.
B2 The protagonist's quest for vengeance drove the plot forward.
C1 The politician vowed to vengeance the corrupt officials who had betrayed the public trust.
C2 The general's thirst for vengeance led to a series of brutal military campaigns.
adjective none
A1 She sought vengeance against the person who stole her lunch.
A2 The hero in the story sought vengeance for the death of his family.
B1 The character's vengeance-driven actions led to unforeseen consequences.
B2 His vengeance-fueled rage blinded him to the truth.
C1 The protagonist's thirst for vengeance consumed him entirely.
C2 The novel delves deep into themes of vengeance and redemption.
adverb none
A1 She sought vengeance against her enemy.
A2 The hero swore vengeance on the villain for his crimes.
B1 With vengeance in her heart, she set out to seek justice for her family.
B2 The soldier acted with vengeance, determined to avenge his fallen comrades.
C1 The mafia boss plotted his vengeance carefully, ensuring no one would escape his wrath.
C2 His vengeance knew no bounds, as he exacted revenge on all who had wronged him.
pronoun none
A1 Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.
A2 She sought vengeance for the wrongs done to her family.
B1 The protagonist in the story seeks vengeance for the murder of his brother.
B2 The character's thirst for vengeance consumed him and led to his downfall.
C1 The king swore vengeance upon his enemies and waged war against them.
C2 The assassin carried out his mission with cold, calculated vengeance.
preposition none
A1 She sought vengeance against the person who stole her lunch.
A2 The hero in the story sought vengeance for his fallen comrades.
B1 The character in the movie sought vengeance in order to avenge his family's honor.
B2 The protagonist's quest for vengeance consumed him, leading to his downfall.
C1 The desire for vengeance clouded his judgment, leading to disastrous consequences.
C2 The theme of vengeance runs deep in the novel, exploring the complexities of justice and retribution.
conjunction none
A1 She sought vengeance against her enemy for stealing her lunch.
A2 The hero swore vengeance on the villain for harming innocent civilians.
B1 Driven by vengeance, the detective pursued the criminal across the city.
B2 The family sought vengeance for the wrongful death of their loved one.
C1 The general's thirst for vengeance led to a long and bloody war.
C2 The protagonist's quest for vengeance consumed their every thought and action.
interjection none
A1 Vengeance! That was a mean thing to do.
A2 Vengeance! I will get back at them for what they did.
B1 Vengeance! I will make sure they pay for their actions.
B2 Vengeance! I swear I will seek revenge on those who wronged me.
C1 Vengeance! I will not rest until justice is served.
C2 Vengeance! Their betrayal will not go unpunished.
article none
A1 She sought vengeance on the person who stole her lunch.
A2 The hero swore vengeance against the villain who destroyed his village.
B1 The character's thirst for vengeance drove the plot forward.
B2 The protagonist's quest for vengeance consumed him, leading to his downfall.
C1 The family sought vengeance for the murder of their loved one, seeking justice by any means necessary.
C2 The cycle of vengeance and revenge continued for generations, perpetuating a cycle of violence and destruction.
formal The protagonist sought vengeance for the injustices done to his family.
informal She's out for vengeance after what they did to her.
slang He's on a vengeance mission to make them pay.
figurative The storm unleashed its fury with a vengeance.
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