vengeance

Definition

  • noun: the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you or someone else
  • noun: punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense
  • synonyms: retribution, harm, mischief

Examples

  • After losing the first three games, the team came back 'with a vengeance' to win the next four.

  • She set to work 'with a vengeance' and finished the job in two hours.

  • He swore 'vengeance' [='revenge'] against his son's kidnapper.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) him over to King Aelle. Our father is probably dead by now. And we will have to avenge him. We have to prepare. The sons of Ragnar will come to claim vengeance. There is no better man than you to make every preparation for our defense. You murdered my mother. One day I will kill you, Lagertha. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17