"Righteous vengeance" refers to seeking revenge or punishment in a justified and morally acceptable way, typically in response to a wrongdoing or injustice.
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«righteous»
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Sentences with «righteous vengeance»
- When the state sets out to kill a killer, it becomes instead an actor in a drama about righteous vengeance. (firstthings.com)
- Apparently Po is the only surviving member of his species, which makes him both the target of Shen's violence and an agent of righteous vengeance. (nytimes.com)
- Understandably, others have greater difficulty overcoming a sense of betrayal or a desire for what seems like righteous vengeance against crime and corruption. (markreviewsmovies.com)
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