vengeful
[ venj-fuhl ]
/ ˈvɛndʒ fəl /
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Origin of vengeful
First recorded in 1580–90; shortened form of revengeful
OTHER WORDS FROM vengeful
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British Dictionary definitions for vengeful
vengeful
/ (ˈvɛndʒfʊl) /
adjective
desiring revenge; vindictive
characterized by or indicating a desire for revengea vengeful glance
inflicting or taking revengewith vengeful blows
Derived forms of vengeful
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