vengeance
intermediateB2/ˈvɛn.dʒəns/ · ven-geance
The act of taking revenge for a wrong or injury.
Meanings
The act of taking revenge for a wrong or injury.
کسی نقصان یا زیادتی کے بدلے میں انتقام لینے کا عمل۔
انتقام
intaqam
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- seek vengeance
- vengeance against
- take vengeance
Example Sentences
He sought vengeance for the wrongs done to his family.
اس نے اپنے خاندان کے ساتھ ہونے والی زیادتیوں کا انتقام لینے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne apne khandan ke saath hone wali zyadaatiyon ka intaqam lene ki koshish ki.
Vengeance consumed him until he could think of nothing else.
انتقام نے اس کا پورا دماغ اپنی لپیٹ میں لے لیا تھا۔
Intiqam ne us ka poora dimaag apni lapet mein le liya tha.
Such a desire for vengeance can lead to further violence.
انتقام کی ایسی خواہش مزید تشدد کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Intiqam ki aisi khwahish mazeed tashadud ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of vengeance as you want your 'vengeful' self back.
Imagine a hero in a movie seeking revenge against villains.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
انتقام کی آتش دل میں ہے، شعلہ سا ہے یہ خواب و خیال میں۔
Intiqam ki aatish dil mein hai, shola sa hai yeh khwab o khayal mein.
The fire of vengeance is in the heart, a flame in dreams and thoughts.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انتقام ہمیشہ کڑوا ہوتا ہے۔
Intiqam hamesha karwa hota hai.
Vengeance is always bitter.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "vengeance" — the act of avenging
First known use: 14th century
The term has roots in Latin 'vindicta', which means vengeance or punishment. It was adopted into Old French before entering English.