With a vengeance Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈvɛndʒəns
WITH uh VEN-jens
wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /vˈɛndʒəns
WITH uh VEN-jens
Definition
To do something with great force, intensity, or determination, especially more than before.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic; used to emphasize increased strength, intensity, or scale. Common with weather, recovery, action, or emotions (e.g., "The rain came back with a vengeance"). Not literal—does not mean 'seeking revenge'.
Spanish: con mucha fuerza - con gran intensidadPortuguese (BR): com força total - com muita intensidadePortuguese (PT): com toda a força - com grande intensidadeChinese (Simplified): 全力以赴 - 非常猛烈地Chinese (Traditional): 全力以赴 - 非常猛烈地Hindi: पूरी ताकत से - बेहद तेज़ी सेArabic: بقوة شديدة - بعنف شديدBengali: তীব্রভাবে - প্রবলভাবেRussian: с новой силой - с удвоенной энергиейJapanese: 猛烈に - 強烈にVietnamese: dữ dội - mạnh mẽKorean: 맹렬하게 - 엄청나게Turkish: çok daha güçlü şekilde - büyük bir şiddetleUrdu: شدت سے - پوری شدت کے ساتھIndonesian: dengan sangat hebat - dengan penuh semangat
Example Sentences
The weeds grew back with a vengeance after the rain.
natural
After resting, she returned to her work with a vengeance.
basic
The cold weather returned with a vengeance.
basic
He cleaned the house with a vengeance after the party.
basic
That flu came back this year with a vengeance.
natural
After losing the first match, the team played with a vengeance.
natural