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 | ||