This is the 3850th most frequent Dutch word.
vergelding
Retribution or retaliation.
The word 'vergelding' is used here to describe the act of vengeance or retribution for a perceived wrong.
Zijn vergelding was snel en genadeloos nadat hij het onrecht had ervaren.
His retribution was swift and relentless after he experienced the injustice.
In this context, 'vergelding' refers to the act of retaliation or recompense in response to others' actions.
De vergelding van hun acties bracht het conflict naar een hoger niveau.
The retaliation for their actions escalated the conflict to a higher level.
Here, 'vergelding' is employed to express the philosophical idea of vengeance or retributive justice in a broader, moral context.