The robbery was committed by a vengeful former employee.
The fire was a vengeful act of destruction.
Recent Examples on the WebWhile protecting Newt, Ripley locks and loads, and gives the Xenomorphs a taste of her vengeful power.—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024 Here, his desire to kill (in order to eat flesh) and his vengeful heart (which eventually brings about British colonialism) drive the fable forward.—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024 The absurd set pieces have a beefcake-camp power, from the Ancient Egypt opening to the nuclear montage to Magneto's vengeful return to Auschwitz.—Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024 As though a giant had dislodged it with a vengeful kick.—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vengeful
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