vengeful
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Some found out via the news that their personal information might’ve been compromised, NPR reports, and aren’t sure how the bureau will protect them if vengeful criminals get their hands on it.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
She called Rose "an author of her own wrongdoing" and said her false report to police had been "vengeful and wicked".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Almost as if Tehlu himself steered it toward the beast with a vengeful hand.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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