The word "revengeful" is defined by the desire for retaliation or seeking payback for a perceived wrongdoing. Antonyms for "revengeful" include words such as forgiving, merciful, compassionate, lenient, understanding, and patient. If someone is forgiving, they let go of anger and resentment towards others who may have wronged them. It takes a lot of strength and humility to be merciful and compassionate towards those who may have hurt us. Being lenient and understanding, means that one is empathetic towards others and takes the high road rather than seeking revenge. Lastly, being patient involves being tolerant and allowing the natural course of events to unfold without trying to control or manipulate them.