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Another word for vengeful

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
vindictive
revengeful
retaliatory
retributive
Strong
unforgiving
avenging
spiteful
rancorous
punitive
malicious

Opposites of vengeful

The opposite of vengeful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forgiving
merciful
pardoning
magnanimous
compassionate
lenient
benevolent
charitable
See all opposites of vengeful

• Nearby Words

venereal
venetian
vengeance
vengeful
vengefully
vengefulness
venidium

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vengeful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vengeful
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