VENGEANCE


Meaning of VENGEANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈven-jən(t)s ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from venger to avenge, from Latin vindicare to lay claim to, avenge — more at vindicate

Date: 14th century

: punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense : retribution

- with a vengeance

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