vengeful

Example Sentences

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Mr. Berger elides this first burst of violence, I think wisely, the better to contrast the noble Titus of the play’s beginnings with the vengeful man he becomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But they are facing threats from all sides: A vengeful president; a distracted and disengaged audience used to endless scrolling and pop-pop-pops of entertainment; the creeping unreality of A.I.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

In Friday’s episode, a vengeful Landon isn’t happy about being investigated or the fact that Bode and Sharon have made sure that Chloe and Tyler are staying away from him.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

As the game progresses, Atsu's reputation as an Onryō - a vengeful spirit found in Japanese folklore - grows.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

When my eyes re-adjusted, I was looking straight into the vengeful glare of an enraged accountant.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick