vindictive

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vindictive Definition

• (s) disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
• (s) showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"

vindictive Synonyms

• despiteful
• revengeful
• spiteful
• vengeful
• vindictive