revengefulness

Example Sentences

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Hence they laid at his door God's violent anger against them, blaming not the wickedness of those who had been punished, but Moses, who, they said, had excited God's revengefulness against them.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3 by Radin, Paul

The former was as famous for his power and riches, his envy and revengefulness, as was the latter for his strength and gentleness, his sympathy and tenderness.

From The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries by Jókai, Mór

My dear young lady," said Mr. Lavender soothingly, "you are not—you cannot be revengeful; for every great writer and speaker tells us that revengefulness is an emotion alien to the Allies, who are merely just.

From The Burning Spear by Galsworthy, John

Her face grew serious, however, as she recalled the concern in Grace's face at her reference to Matlock's revengefulness.

From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank

They do not, as has been commonly supposed, express the indignation and revengefulness of God.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville