Synonyms of vengeance

vengeance

noun

ˈven-jən(t)s 

as in revenge

the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury

sought vengeance after his sister was murdered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenge
• retaliation
• retribution
• punishment
• payback
• reprisal
• compensation
• requital
• counterattack
• chastisement
• counteroffensive
• wrath
• castigation
• counter
• correction
• amends
• restitution
• redress
• indemnity
• penalty
• reparation(s)
• desert(s)
• recompense
• discipline
• indemnification
• nemesis
• recoupment
• remuneration
• quittance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mercy
• grace
• leniency
• clemency
• forgiveness
• pardon
• remission
• lenity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vengeance

The Atlanta Braves had a down season last year, but came back with vengeance this year. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

This revelation comes after Jeremy, with Lowen’s assistance, has confronted and ultimately killed Verity in vengeance for their child’s death. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Taylor could have kept it small and had Aaliyah cast vengeance on Cruz. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing vengeance

• with a vengeance