Vengeance is the act or desire of taking revenge for a wrong or injury. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, idioms, and translations of vengeance from various sources. If someone hurts you, you might be inspired to plan an act of vengeance : some type of payback in order to settle the score. Be careful, though, because you might inspire someone to take vengeance on you in return. 2 meanings: 1. the act of or desire for taking revenge; retributive punishment 2. → See with a vengeance .... Click for more definitions. Vengeance is a noun that refers to the act of inflicting harm or punishment in return for a perceived wrong or injury. Unlike justice, which aims for fairness, vengeance usually carries a personal, emotional motive—and often an element of revenge.
