English to English
vindictive
(v/I/n'd/I/kt/I/v
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adjective (a)
- Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge(adj.all)Example:
More vindictive than jealous love.
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature.
source: wordnet30 - showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite(adj.all)Example:
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment.
source: wordnet30