vengefulness
noun
Examples of vengeful in a Sentence
The robbery was committed by a vengeful former employee.
The fire was a vengeful act of destruction.
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Since Heathcliff seems to lose all redeeming qualities after Cathy’s death, turning into a truly miserable and vengeful man, book devotees likely have a far less romantic vision of him than what is presented in the film.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Feeling vengeful this Valentine’s Day?
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
What Christians universally believe in, however, is the power of prayer, turning to it not only for moral clarity but when feeling helpless, hurt, bitter or vengeful.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Feeling vengeful this Valentine’s Day?
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
What Christians universally believe in, however, is the power of prayer, turning to it not only for moral clarity but when feeling helpless, hurt, bitter or vengeful.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vengeful
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“Vengeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vengeful. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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