vengeance
Definitions
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
The desire for revenge; violent or vengeful passion.
Examples
He swore he would seek vengeance against those who had betrayed his family.
The storm struck with a vengeance, destroying everything in its path.
Synonyms
retribution revenge reprisal avenging payback retaliation quittance
Antonyms
forgiveness pardon mercy clemency absolution remission compassion