vengeance
/ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vengeances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Desire for revenge.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.