vengeance
BrE /ˈvɛndʒəns/ AmE /ˈvɛndʒəns/
noun en → es
the action of punishing someone who has done something bad to you or your family, especially in a way that is considered morally wrong
venganza, represalia
- take vengeance on somebody
Collocations seek vengeance · vengeance against someone
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He was driven by a desire for vengeance.
Estaba impulsado por un deseo de venganza.
the act of retaliating or getting back at someone who has harmed you or your family
represalia, castigo
- take vengeance on somebody
Collocations vengeance against someone · seek revenge for something
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The family took vengeance on the murderer.
La familia tomó venganza contra el asesino.