
Vengeance
Emotional Intensity
Vengeance conveys a deep, powerful desire to retaliate, often with passion.

Her eyes blazed with vengeance as she confronted her betrayer.
Preceding Injustice
Vengeance is usually sought after a perceived serious injustice, not minor offenses.

The community sought vengeance for the unlawful destruction of their homes.
Narrative Tension
In stories, vengeance can be a central theme that drives plot and character motivation.

The hero's quest for vengeance became the saga's driving force.
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CompensationPaybackPunishmentRecompenseRepayRetaliateRetributionRevenge
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