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phraseIf you say that something happens with a vengeance, you are emphasizing that it happens to a much greater extent than was expected. [emphasis] It began to rain again with a vengeance. Once Gretchen had left the office, her doubts would return with a vengeance. Synonyms: to the utmost, greatly, extremely, to the full More Synonyms of with a vengeance See full dictionary entry for vengeancewith a vengeance in British English(intensifier) the 70's have returned with a vengeance See full dictionary entry for vengeancewith a vengeance in American English 1. with great force or fury 2. excessively; to an unusual extent See full dictionary entry for vengeance Examples of 'with a vengeance' in a sentencewith a vengeance Winter has returned with a vengeance across much of the world.Now it seems traffic jams are back with a vengeance.Once the extra taxes begin to bite and the recent sunny holidays are a distant memory, vast street demonstrations will return with a vengeance. Definition to a much greater extent or with much greater force than expected The problem has returned with a vengeance. Synonyms to the utmost and no mistake to the nth degree with no holds barred See vengeanceAdditional synonymsThe taste of bitterness is an extremely common feature of herbal remedies. Synonyms very, highly, greatly, particularly, severely, terribly, ultra, utterly, unusually, exceptionally, extraordinarily, intensely, tremendously, markedly, awfully (informal), acutely, exceedingly, excessively, inordinately, uncommonly, to a fault, to the nth degree, to or in the extreme People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle. Synonyms very much, much, hugely, vastly, extremely, highly, seriously (informal), notably, considerably, remarkably, enormously, immensely, tremendously, markedly, powerfully, exceedingly, mightily, abundantly, by much, by leaps and bounds, to the nth degree Definition thoroughly or fully She has a good mind which should be used to the full. Synonyms thoroughly, completely, fully, entirely, to the limit, without reservation, to the utmost Nearby words ofwith a vengeance - with a bang
- with a clean slate
- with a grain or pinch of salt
- with a vengeance
- with a view to
- with all your might
- with ease
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