Synonyms of vengeance

vengeance

noun

ˈven-jən(t)s 

as in revenge

the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury

sought vengeance after his sister was murdered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenge
• retaliation
• retribution
• punishment
• payback
• reprisal
• compensation
• requital
• counterattack
• chastisement
• counteroffensive
• wrath
• castigation
• counter
• correction
• amends
• restitution
• redress
• indemnity
• penalty
• reparation(s)
• desert(s)
• recompense
• discipline
• indemnification
• nemesis
• recoupment
• remuneration
• quittance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mercy
• grace
• leniency
• clemency
• forgiveness
• pardon
• remission
• lenity

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of vengeance

The film continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in ancient Rome. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024

Dalton sprained his thumb in a car accident, and Young came back with a vengeance, completing 24 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025

Fans of high-octane thrills can kick off the year with Colombiana, starring Zoe Saldaña as a fierce assassin on a mission of vengeance, or the Rush Hour trilogy, where Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan bring laughter and action to the buddy-cop genre. —Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024

This was the year to make fun of The Bear, a show that Emmy voters love and fans of Matt Berry have sworn a vow of vengeance against. —Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024

Phrases Containing vengeance

• with a vengeance