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/be艐藞伞an胃a/ ES

/be艐藞伞ansa/ MX

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Translation

revenge

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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.

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He sought revenge for many years.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: venganza, sincero, protecci贸n and 6 more words.