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Meaning of revengeful
Having or showing a strong desire to hurt or punish someone because they have done something wrong to you
Etymology of revengeful
The word "revengeful" has its roots in the Old French word "revenge" meaning "to avenge," which is derived from the Latin words "re" meaning "again" and "vindicta" meaning "vengeance" or "punishment"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or actions driven by a desire for retribution or retaliation
Synonyms
vengeful
resentful
bitter
rancorous
spiteful
vindictive
retaliatory
retributive
avenging
implacable
unforgiving
unrelenting
merciless
ruthless
cruel
harsh
severe
punitive
penal
disciplinary
corrective
retaliatory
vengeancing
spite
malicious
malevolent
malignant
hostile
antagonistic
adversarial
oppositional
confrontational
aggressive
belligerent
bellicose
pugnacious
combative
disputatious
argumentative
quarrelsome
contentious
litigious
Definitions
- Having or showing a desire to harm someone in return for something they have done
- * Feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge
Usage Examples
- The revengeful glare in her eyes made him take a step back
- * He had a revengeful attitude towards his enemies
- * The revengeful tone in his voice was unmistakable
Antonyms
forgiving
merciful
lenient
gentle
kind
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
understanding
tolerant
patient
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil
placid
conciliatory
appeasing
pacific
irenic
nonviolent
nonaggressive
nonbelligerent
noncontentious
noncombative
nonconfrontational
amicable
friendly
affable
genial
cordial
warm
benevolent