vengeance

BrE /ˈvɛndʒəns/ AmE /ˈvɛndʒəns/

noun en → es

1 REVENGE [uncountable] B2

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

  • He was driven by a desire for vengeance.

    Estaba impulsado por un deseo de venganza.

2 RETALIATION [uncountable] B2

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

  • The family took vengeance on the murderer.

    La familia tomó venganza contra el asesino.