la
feminine
/beŋˈɡanθa/
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Translation
revenge
Word origin
From vengar ('to avenge'), from Latin vindicare ('to claim, avenge'), from vindex ('protector, avenger'). The same root gives English 'vindicate' and 'avenge'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vindicare
- English cognates
- vindicate, avenge
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralvenganzas
Examples
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He swore revenge against those who betrayed him.
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Revenge never brings true peace.
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His only desire was revenge.
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The film is about a story of revenge.
muchos .
He sought revenge for many years.
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