Local English word record

vengeful

adjective · 1 sense

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge- Shakespeare- M.R.Cohen

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Examples

  • more vindictive than jealous love
  • punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature

Word relationships

Synonyms

revengeful, vindictive

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