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vengeful

adjective
 
 
/ˈvendʒ.fəl/ formal

Definition

expressing a strong wish to punish someone who has harmed you or your family or friends: She sprayed red paint all over his car in one last vengeful act before leaving him for good.Revenge and vengefulness vengefully
 
 
/-i/ adverb
vengefulness
 
 
/-nəs/ noun [U]
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