righteous vengeance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of inflicting harm or suffering, especially as retribution for a wrong or an injustice.

  - "After the assassination of her husband, she sought righteous vengeance against those responsible."
  - "The concept of righteous vengeance has been a topic of debate in religious and philosophical circles for centuries."

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Rhymes

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revengeance , appliance , advantage , arrangement , compliance

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Variants

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righteous , righteously , righteousness , righteousnesses , self-righteous , self-righteously , self-righteousness , self-righteousnesses

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Etymology

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The term 'righteous' refers to something that is morally right or just, while 'vengeance' refers to the desire for retribution or revenge. The concept of righteous vengeance thus implies taking action against those who have wronged you in a morally justifiable way.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'righteous vengeance' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In some religious traditions, seeking righteous vengeance is considered a virtuous act, while in others it is seen as a sin.

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1. Justice: The principle of fairness and impartiality in the administration of the law. Righteous vengeance can be seen as a form of personal justice, taken into one's own hands when the formal justice system fails to provide adequate retribution.

2. Revenge: The desire for retribution or retaliation against those who have wronged you. Righteous vengeance differs from regular revenge in that it is taken in a morally justifiable way, often with the intention of correcting a wrong or restoring balance.

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Culture

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In literature, righteous vengeance is a common theme in works of revenge literature such as 'Hamlet' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. It is also a recurring motif in many religions, particularly those that emphasize an eye for an eye justice system.

How to Memorize "righteous vengeance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale balanced between justice and injustice. Righteous vengeance is represented by a person tipping the scale back towards justice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of righteous vengeance with the idea of a moral crusade or a quest for justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Righteous' starts with R, as does 'Revenge'. Remember, Righteous Revenge is morally justifiable retribution.

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