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English adjective: vindictive

1. vindictive disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge


SamplesMore vindictive than jealous love.
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature.


Synonymsrevengeful, vengeful


Similarunforgiving


Antonymsforgiving

2. vindictive showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite


SamplesA despiteful fiend.
A truly spiteful child.
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment.


Synonymsdespiteful, spiteful


Similarmalicious


Antonymsunmalicious









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