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vengeful

 

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Adjective vengeful has 1 sense
  1. revengeful, vindictive, vengeful - disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
    Antonym: forgiving (indirect, via unforgiving)

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Vengeful

Definition:

Adjective - Feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Senses:

1. Filled with a strong desire to take revenge for a perceived wrong.

2. Characterized by a strong motivation to seek vengeance.

Usage:

- The vengeful mother vowed to bring justice to her daughter's murderer.

- He devised a vengeful plan to make his enemies pay for their deceit.

- Her vengeful actions only fueled the cycle of violence.

Synonyms:

- Revengeful

- Retaliatory

- Vindictive

Antonyms:

- Forgiving

- Merciful

Sample sentences:

1. The vengeful ex-boyfriend spread false rumors about his former partner in an attempt to tarnish their reputation.

2. When the verdict was announced, a vengeful roar erupted from the crowd.

3. Despite his vengeful nature, deep down he knew forgiveness would lead to true healing.

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