VINDICTIVE
Dictionary entry overview: What does vindictive mean? • VINDICTIVE (adjective)
The adjective VINDICTIVE has 2 senses:
1. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
2. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Familiarity information: VINDICTIVE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• VINDICTIVE (adjective)
Meaning:
Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
Synonyms:
revengeful; vengeful; vindictive
Context examples:
more vindictive than jealous love / punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature
Similar:
unforgiving (unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy)
Meaning:
Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Synonyms:
despiteful; spiteful; vindictive
Context examples:
a despiteful fiend / a truly spiteful child / a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
Similar:
malicious (having the nature of or resulting from malice)
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