vengeful

The word “vengeful” has 2 syllables: venge-ful

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛndʒ.fəl/


What is synonym and antonym for vengeful?

In the thesaurus, “vengeful” has 9 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vengeful along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vengeful

  • antagonistic
  • cruel
  • hateful
  • hostile
  • malicious
  • petty
  • revengeful
  • vicious
  • vindictive

Antonyms for vengeful

  • agreeable
  • benevolent
  • benign
  • charitable
  • compassionate
  • forgiving
  • friendly
  • good
  • kind
  • loving
  • merciful
  • nice
  • sympathetic
  • warm

Meanings of vengeful

  • adjective
    1. Vindictive or wanting vengeance.

Example Sentences

  • She became vengeful after being betrayed by her closest friend.
  • The movie's antagonist had a vengeful streak that drove the plot forward.
  • A vengeful spirit was said to haunt the old mansion, seeking justice for its untimely death.
  • Despite his hardships, he chose forgiveness over becoming vengeful.
  • The hero had to confront a vengeful rival determined to settle an old score.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vengeful, such as: agreeable, antagonistic, benevolent, benign, charitable, compassionate, cruel.

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