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

After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

War soon threatens to spill out once again, as the fallen suitors’ families come together seeking vengeance. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026

At the end of season 4, Mike’s brother Kyle (Taylor Handley) sought vengeance upon Callahan (Richard Brake) for the murder of his wife, Tracy (Nishi Munshi). — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

The childhood classic is back with a delicious modern vengeance. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Phrases Containing vengeance

• with a vengeance