adj
vengeful
VEHNZH-fuhl
adj
1
Wanting revenge; driven by a desire to punish someone who has wronged you.
"The vengeful ex-employee leaked confidential files to a rival company."
How to Use Vengeful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWanting revenge — describes a person, mood, or act motivated by getting even.
Common pairings
vengeful spirit
a vengeful god
feel vengeful
Word Forms
more vengeful comparative, most vengeful superlative
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Etymology
Formed from venge (an older verb meaning "to avenge") plus the suffix -ful.