Vengeance

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvÉ›nËŒdÊ’É™ns/
• Rhymes: -É›ndÊ’É™ns

Alternative forms

• vengeaunce

Origin

Old French venger ("avenge")

Full definition of vengeance

Noun

1. Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

Synonyms

• reprisal
• retaliation
• retribution
• revenge
• wreak

Antonyms

• reconciliation