vengeance

The word “vengeance” has 3 syllables: ven-ge-ance.

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛn.dʒəns/.


What is synonym and antonym for vengeance?

In the thesaurus, “vengeance” has 4 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vengeance along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vengeance

  • reprisal
  • retaliation
  • retribution
  • revenge

Antonyms for vengeance

  • clemency
  • forgiveness
  • grace
  • leniency
  • mercy
  • pardon
  • sympathy

Meanings of vengeance

  • noun
    1. Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.
    2. Desire for revenge.

Example Sentences

  • The hero sought vengeance for the betrayal of his closest friend.
  • After years of suffering, she finally found the strength to exact her vengeance.
  • The villain swore vengeance against those who had wronged him.
  • The battle was fought with the intent of vengeance, fueled by anger and sorrow.
  • He acted out of vengeance, not realizing the consequences of his actions.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vengeance, such as: clemency, forgiveness, grace, leniency, mercy, pardon, reprisal.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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uncharitableness

  • acrimony
  • animosity
  • animus
  • antagonism
  • bad blood
  • barbarity
  • bitterness
  • cruelty
  • enmity
  • grudge
  • hard-heartedness
  • harshness
  • hatred
  • hostility
  • ill will
  • malice
  • mercilessness
  • pitilessness
  • punishment
  • reprisal
  • resentment
  • retaliation
  • retribution
  • revenge
  • ruthlessness
  • sadism
  • savagery
  • vengeance
  • venom
  • viciousness
  • vindictiveness
  • virulence
  • vitriol

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