Vengeant: meaning, definitions and examples

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vengeant

 

[ ˈvɛndʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.