English adjective: vindictive | |||
1. | vindictive disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | ||
Samples | More vindictive than jealous love. Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature. | ||
Synonyms | revengeful, vengeful | ||
Similar | unforgiving | ||
Antonyms | forgiving | ||
2. | vindictive showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite | ||
Samples | A despiteful fiend. A truly spiteful child. A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment. | ||
Synonyms | despiteful, spiteful | ||
Similar | malicious | ||
Antonyms | unmalicious | ||