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1. (adj.) vindictive
vengeful.
2. vindictive
proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit.
Etymology: (1610–20; < L vindict(a) vengeance (cf. vindicate ) + -ive)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) revengeful, vindictive, vengeful
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
"more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
2. (adj) despiteful, spiteful, vindictive
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"
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1. (adj) vindictive
disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful
2. (adj) vindictive
punitive
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