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Definition of vengeful

vengeful

/ˈvɛndʒ.fəl/
venge · ful
Adverb:vengefully
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• adjective

1

Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; motivated by or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Example

"In classic Greek tragedies, a vengeful deity often punishes mortals who display excessive pride."

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• Rhymes for vengeful

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the archaic verb venge ('to avenge'), derived via Old French venger from Latin vindicare ('to claim, avenge, or punish'), combined with the English suffix -ful.

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