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Vengeance

Definition:

Vengeance is the act of inflicting punishment or harm on someone in retaliation for a perceived wrongdoing.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Retribution: The infliction of harm or punishment on someone as a revenge for a wrongdoing.
2. Revenge: The desire to seek harm or retaliation for a perceived offense.

Usage:

- Seeking vengeance can perpetuate a cycle of violence.

- The protagonist vowed to take vengeance on the person who betrayed her.

- The character's thirst for vengeance consumed him, leading to tragic consequences.

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