vengeable

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vengeable.

Adjective

vengeable (comparative more vengeable, superlative most vengeable)

  1. (obsolete) Vengeful.
    Synonyms: vengesome, vindictive; see also Thesaurus:vengeful
  2. (obsolete) Prompted by or characterised by revenge; severe, cruel.
    Synonyms: brutal, heartless

Old French

Adjective

vengeable m (oblique and nominative feminine singular vengeable)

  1. that justifies or requires vengeance

References

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