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Definition of revengeful

revengeful

/rɪˈvɛndʒfəl/
re · venge · ful
Adverb:revengefully
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1

Full of or desiring revenge; inclined to seek retaliation for a perceived wrong or injury.

Example

"The playwright portrayed the exiled duke not as a revengeful tyrant, but as a leader seeking reconciliation."

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• Rhymes for revengeful

• Nearby Words

revelrous
revelry
revenge
revengeful
revengefully
revenue
revenuer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the noun 'revenge'—borrowed from Old French 'revengier', meaning to take vengeance, ultimately from Latin 'revindicare' (to lay claim to or avenge)—combined with the native English suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Revengeful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/revengeful
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