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revengeful

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒfʊl/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Vengeful, vindictive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: avengeful, pluckcrow, revengeful, vengeable, vengeful, vengesome, vindical, vindictive, wreakful

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: vindictive, vengeful

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From revenge + -ful.