ETYM French vengeance, from venger to avenge, Latin vindicare to lay claim to, defend, avenge, from vindex a claimant, defender. Related to Diction, Avenge, Revenge, Vindicate.
The act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life.
1. Compensation.
2. Vengeance.
1. Représailles.
2. Châtiment.