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avengement
This term carries a heavy, archaic weight, evoking a sense of solemn duty or a lifelong quest for retribution. It differs from revenge in its connotation of perceived justice or moral obligation, suggesting a structured response to a grievance rather than a mere emotional impulse.
While the word is rare in modern speech, it functions as a standard uncountable noun. It describes the general process or concept of seeking retribution and does not typically take a plural form.
Meanings
Examples
The prince swore a solemn oath of avengement for his fallen father.
He sought avengement through the legal system rather than by his own hand.
The cycle of avengement between the two clans lasted for generations.
Is this truly justice or merely a thirst for avengement?
Her heart was consumed by a cold desire for avengement.
The ancient texts speak of a divine avengement that cleanses the land.
I will not let this insult pass without some form of avengement.
The knight believed that avengement was the only way to restore his family honor.