vengeful
UK: ˈvɛndʒfʊl | US: ˈvɛndʒfəl
adj. feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge
adj. characterized by or stemming from a desire to inflict harm in return for a perceived wrong
The word "vengeful" originates from the Old French vengier (to avenge), derived from Latin vindicare (to claim, punish, or avenge). The suffix -ful (from Old English -full) means "full of," turning the root into an adjective. Over time, "vengeful" evolved to describe someone consumed by the desire for retaliation, reflecting the intensity of the root venge.
The vengeful widow swore to punish her husband's murderer.
His vengeful actions only escalated the conflict.
She gave him a vengeful glare after the betrayal.
The story revolves around a vengeful spirit haunting the village.
Vengeful thoughts clouded his judgment after the insult.