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Vengeful

usgb/ˈvendʒfl/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Vengeful has a negative tone, indicating dark or harmful intentions.

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The vengeful villain plotted his retaliation against the hero.
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Emotional Intensity

Vengeful often describes deep, intense emotions leading to extreme actions.

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Her vengeful outburst terrified everyone around her.
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Literal vs Figurative

Vengeful can be used both literally for actual revenge and figuratively for a grudge.

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He held a vengeful grudge, never planning to truly act on it.
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AntagonisticMalevolentResentfulRetaliatoryRevengeSpitefulUnforgivingVindictive
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