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
Thus speaks Good Stab, the Blackfeet narrator at the heart of Stephen Graham Jones’s epic novel of blood, vengeance, and genocide.
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Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Using the pain of that loss to fuel her bloodlust and quest for vengeance, Atsu sets herself on a mission to kill the Yōtei Six, a troupe of formidable outlaws responsible for the crime.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Flu and cold season is back with a vengeance.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Using the pain of that loss to fuel her bloodlust and quest for vengeance, Atsu sets herself on a mission to kill the Yōtei Six, a troupe of formidable outlaws responsible for the crime.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Flu and cold season is back with a vengeance.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vengeance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vengeance
Noun
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Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler and Milos Uzan are all back for total revenge.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Elf revenge for putting us through holiday hell.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit links the LinkedIn post to a broader pattern of alleged retaliation against Kevin Tang, Aurinia’s board chair and head of Tang Capital Partners.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Details on how the administration has subverted health spending have received little attention because many changes have been made quietly -- and people who rely on federal funds fear retribution.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Vengeance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vengeance. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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