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Meanings of vengeful in English

Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge.

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Usage of vengeful in English
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Nowadays, however, scientists like to be able to anticipate such vengeful whims.
The Irish Times
2
Moments later, however, his eyes sparked with anger, betraying his vengeful nature.
The Guardian
3
In this moment, let us not become nationalistic, or prejudiced, or vengeful.
The Guardian
4
Their war with the Jedi was vengeful and furious and ultimately doomed.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
5
Although I must warn you, Yasin has a history of vengeful acts.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
6
Although he was widely considered a justice god, he was also vengeful.
Wicca Spellcraft For Men
7
And so they grew ever more silent and vengeful in their intercourse.
The Eagle's Heart
8
If Islam could defeat vengeful ex-boyfriends, it could definitely persuade my parents.
Children of dust: a memoir of pakistan
9
Show her that this is Your kind, vengeful hand at work and-
Carrie
10
Of all unhappy mortals the vengeful man must be the most wretched.
The Making of an American
11
He seemed to read in that cruel, dark face a vengeful purpose.
The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest
12
You have to contend with ex-wives, past drug-busts and vengeful former bandmates.
The Irish Times
13
There was no corrosive bitterness of the vengeful in Jolly Roger's heart.
The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness
14
The elation she'd felt at first, her vengeful satisfaction, was already waning.
Into the Water
15
Now she heard its vengeful screams as it raced over the grass.
Wizardborn
16
I wasn't worried about facing Loretta Cicereau, the vengeful ghost I'd bound.
Silver zombie: delilah street: paranormal investigator
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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