English · Word Candidate

vengeance

/ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vengeances

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động trả thù cho sự xúc phạm hoặc tổn thương

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Noun

All the gods have mocked at prayer. This sin must now be punished by the vengeance of men.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Desire for revenge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khao khát trả thù

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Noun

Thereupon full of anger, full of jealousy, full of vengeance, she forms […] a scheme of retribution, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “vengeance” mean?

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

Is “vengeance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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