Vengeant: meaning, definitions and examples
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vengeant
[ ˈvɛndʒənt ]
in a revengeful manner
Feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge; vengeful.
Synonyms
avenging, retributive, revengeful
Examples of usage
- He was vengeant towards those who wronged him.
- The vengeant look in his eyes sent shivers down her spine.
seeking revenge
Characterized by seeking revenge; vindictive.
Synonyms
retaliatory, revenge-seeking, vengeful
Examples of usage
- Her vengeant actions only fueled the cycle of violence.
- The vengeant attitude of the group led to further conflicts.
Translations
Translations of the word "vengeant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vingativo
🇮🇳 प्रतिशोधी
🇩🇪 rachsüchtig
🇮🇩 pendendam
🇺🇦 мстивий
🇵🇱 mściwy
🇯🇵 復讐心のある
🇫🇷 vengeur
🇪🇸 vengativo
🇹🇷 intikamcı
🇰🇷 복수심이 있는
🇸🇦 انتقامي
🇨🇿 pomstychtivý
🇸🇰 pomstychtivý
🇨🇳 报复心强的
🇸🇮 maščevalen
🇮🇸 hefndargjarn
🇰🇿 кекшіл
🇬🇪 შურისმაძიებელი
🇦🇿 intiqamçı
🇲🇽 vengativo
Word origin
The word 'vengeant' originated from the Latin word 'vindicare', which means 'to avenge'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of seeking revenge has been a common theme throughout history, with various cultures and societies having different beliefs and practices related to vengeance.