Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for vengeful.
Definitions

vengeful

[venj-fuhl] / ˈvɛndʒ fəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For “Half Man,” Gadd thought Bell could convey the pain that haunts Niall, even as his actions paint him less like Ruben’s victim and more like a vengeful participant in the chaos.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

But it also cripples his sanity since the fire creates more vengeful spirits that only he can see.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

Predictions of vengeful purges or widespread retaliatory violence rely on misconceptions about Venezuelan society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Erika Ishii, the Japanese American actor for Atsu who provided the character’s English voice-acting, does an incredible job voicing Ghost of Yotei’s vengeful lead.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2025

“And my brother still plays, unwary of his foe. Laertes is vengeful and rebellious. You saw him threaten the king. I fear he may be the next victim.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




Vocabulary lists containing vengeful