Definitions for vindictivevɪnˈdɪk tɪv
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vin•dic•tivevɪnˈdɪk tɪv(adj.)
vengeful.
proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit.
Origin of vindictive:
1610–20; < L vindict(a) vengeance (cf. vindicate ) + -ive
vin•dic′tive•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
revengeful, vindictive, vengeful(adj)
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
"more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
despiteful, spiteful, vindictive(adj)
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"
Wiktionary
vindictive(Adjective)
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged.
Origin: From vindicta, from vindico, from vindex, .
Webster Dictionary
Vindictive(adj)
disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful
Vindictive(adj)
punitive
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