revenge

[/rɪˈvɛndʒ/]

noun/verbpl: revenges

vingança

1. (noun) The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone in return for a perceived injury

He sought revenge against those who had wronged him.

Ele buscava vingança contra aqueles que o tinham prejudicado.

2. (noun) A desire to inflict harm in return for a perceived injury

She was consumed by a thirst for revenge.

Ela estava consumida pela sede de vingança.

3. (verb) To inflict harm on someone in return for a perceived injury

He vowed to revenge himself on his enemies.

Ele jurou vingar-se de seus inimigos.

NYC Slang

get back at someone; payback

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General Brazilian Portuguese

vingança

Most common term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

vingança

Standard usage; no significant regional variation

São Paulo

vingança

Standard usage; no significant regional variation

Portugal

vingança

Standard usage; occasionally 'desforra' in literary contexts

revenge is a dish best served cold

take revenge on someone

seek revenge

thirst for revenge

sworn revenge

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