vengeful

 
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛn(d)ʒfʊl, -f(ə)l/

adjective

  • seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury: a vengeful ex-con

Derivatives

vengefully

adverb

vengefulness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from obsolete venge 'avenge' (see vengeance), on the pattern of revengeful