Synonyms of vengeful
8 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for vengeful is vindictive. Other synonyms of vengeful are pluckcrow, vengesome, avengeful, revengeful and vengeable. The opposite of vengeful is conciliatory.
Synonyms and similar words for vengeful
adjectiveVindictive or wanting vengeance.
- pluckcrow
- vengesomeVengeful.
- vindictiveHaving a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
- avengeful obsoleteVengeful.
- revengeful archaicVengeful, vindictive.
- vengeable obsoleteVengeful.
- vindical obsolete, rareEager to punish; vindicative.
- wreakful obsolete, poeticVengeful; angry, furious.
Opposite of vengeful
adjectiveMore antonyms
- conciliatoryWilling to conciliate, or to make concessions.
- forgiving
- placable
- unrevengefulNot revengeful.
- unvengefulNot vengeful.
- unvindictiveNot vindictive.
Meaning of vengeful
- adjective Vindictive or wanting vengeance.
vengeful in other languages
Questions about synonyms of vengeful
- What is another word for vengeful?
- Vengeful has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vindictive, pluckcrow, vengesome, avengeful, revengeful, vengeable, vindical and wreakful.
- What is the opposite of vengeful?
- The opposite of vengeful is conciliatory.
- What does vengeful mean?
- Vengeful means vindictive or wanting vengeance.
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