vengeance
UK: ˈvɛn.dʒəns | US: ˈvɛn.dʒəns
n. punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
n. a desire for revenge.
vengeance = venge<to punish> + ance<noun suffix>
- venge (from Latin vindicare, meaning "to claim, avenge")
- ance (a suffix forming nouns indicating a state or quality, from Latin -antia)
Etymology Origin:
The word "vengeance" traces back to Old French vengeance, derived from Latin vindicta (revenge) and vindicare (to lay claim to or punish). The root venge reflects the act of retribution, while -ance nominalizes it into a concept. Historically, it embodies the idea of justice through retaliation, evolving from legal claims to personal vendettas.
He swore vengeance against those who betrayed him.
The film’s climax depicts the hero’s cold vengeance.
She sought vengeance for the insult with calculated precision.
Vengeance often leads to a cycle of violence.
His actions were driven more by vengeance than justice.