n.
Pronunciation: ' ven-j ə n(t)s
Function: 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
1 : with great force or vehemence <undertook reform with a vengeance >
2 : to an extreme or excessive degree <the tourists are back with a vengeance >