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Definition of: vengeance
(ven′jəns) noun
1. The infliction of a deserved penalty; retributive punishment.
2. In a bad sense, wrathful avenging of a wrong; revenge.
3. Obs. Mischief; evil. See synonyms under REVENGE.
—with a vengeance With great force or violence: extremely; to an unusual extent. [<AF <OF venger avenge <L vindicare defend, avenge <vindex, vindicis claimant, protector]
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