How to Pronounce "wreak vengeance on"
expression
REEK VEN-juhnss AWN
REEK VEN-juhnss ON
Definition
To punish someone in return for a wrong, often with strong emotions or violence; to seek revenge on someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹik/ /ˈvɛndʒəns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈiːk/ /vˈɛndʒəns/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REEK VEN-juhnss AWN
UK
REEK VEN-juhnss ON
Listen in Context
He wanted to wreak vengeance on those who hurt his family.
The villain planned to wreak vengeance on the city.
She swore to wreak vengeance on her enemies.
The angry crowd sought to wreak vengeance on those responsible for the disaster.