venge·ful (v nj f l)adj. 1. Desiring vengeance; vindictive. 2. Indicating or proceeding from a desire for revenge. 3. Serving to exact vengeance. venge ful·ly adv.venge ful·ness n. |
vengeful [ˈvɛndʒfʊl]
adj
1. desiring revenge; vindictive
2. characterized by or indicating a desire for revenge a vengeful glance
3. inflicting or taking revenge with vengeful blows
vengefully adv
vengefulness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  vengeful - disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohenunforgiving - unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman" |
vengeful
adjective unforgiving, relentless, avenging, vindictive, punitive, implacable, spiteful, retaliatory, rancorous, thirsting for revenge, revengeful He was stabbed to death by his vengeful wife.
Translations
vengeful [ˈvɛndʒfʊl] adj → vengeur/geresse
vengeful
adj → rachsüchtig
vengeful [ˈvɛndʒfʊl] adj (liter) → vendicativo/a
vengeful [ˈvɛndʒfʊl] adj (liter) → vendicativo/a
vengeful [ˈvɛndʒfʊl] adj (liter) → vendicativo/a
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