as in revenge
the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury
sought vengeance after his sister was murdered
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Recent Examples of vengeance
One spring morning several years ago that was brought home to me with a vengeance.
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Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Israel has been locked in an all-out war with Hezbollah since March 2, after the group launched missiles on northern Israel in solidarity with Iran, its longtime supporter, and as vengeance for more than 10,000 violations of a ceasefire brokered in November 2024.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
With a new crew, the lightsaber-wielding Zabrak warrior has come to Janix, a planet that has so far been untouched by the Empire's iron fist and aims to take vengeance on those in the underworld who betrayed him while also rebuilding his crime syndicate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This scenario is bad news for anyone who requires their B movies to do more than resemble role-playing video games, and great news for viewers content to simply bask in the glory of Zazie Beetz stabbing, shooting, kicking, cold-cocking, running, jumping, and serving up righteous vengeance in bulk.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Israel has been locked in an all-out war with Hezbollah since March 2, after the group launched missiles on northern Israel in solidarity with Iran, its longtime supporter, and as vengeance for more than 10,000 violations of a ceasefire brokered in November 2024.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
With a new crew, the lightsaber-wielding Zabrak warrior has come to Janix, a planet that has so far been untouched by the Empire's iron fist and aims to take vengeance on those in the underworld who betrayed him while also rebuilding his crime syndicate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This scenario is bad news for anyone who requires their B movies to do more than resemble role-playing video games, and great news for viewers content to simply bask in the glory of Zazie Beetz stabbing, shooting, kicking, cold-cocking, running, jumping, and serving up righteous vengeance in bulk.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vengeance
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The attack occurred moments before she was slated to walk down the aisle to wed her childhood sweetheart — the climax of a revenge attack amid an ongoing feud.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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As previously announced, Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, siblings whose paths cross with Abby at a pivotal moment, as Ellie begins her revenge rampage in Seattle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Iran threatened retaliation after the US seized one of its cargo ships, denting hopes of an imminent peace deal.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Five hours after the release of the video, which, because of the crude grave act, police consider among the most incendiary distrack recordings ever released by a Fort Worth gang member, Jaquan Wright sought retribution at a Crip stronghold.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Steer ended up getting plunked on Thursday, retribution for his Jomboy-worthy fracas.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Vengeance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vengeance. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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