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Vengeance

usgb/ˈvendʒəns/Volume
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Emotional IntensityPlay
Vengeance conveys a deep, powerful desire to retaliate, often with passion. SlideHer eyes blazed with vengeance as she confronted her betrayer.
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Preceding InjusticePlay
Vengeance is usually sought after a perceived serious injustice, not minor offenses. SlideThe community sought vengeance for the unlawful destruction of their homes.
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Narrative TensionPlay
In stories, vengeance can be a central theme that drives plot and character motivation. SlideThe hero's quest for vengeance became the saga's driving force.