Definitions

1. noun

The act of seeking revenge or retaliation, often for a past wrong or injury.

“The villain’s quest for vengeance drove the plot of the novel.”

2. noun

A feeling of bitter anger and a strong desire for revenge.

“The survivor felt a deep sense of vengeance towards the perpetrators of the crime.”

3. noun

A punitive or retaliatory measure taken by a government or authority, especially in response to an offense or injustice.

“The government’s decision to impose economic sanctions was a form of vengeance against the rogue state.”