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vindictive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'vindictive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Vindictive [ a.]
- Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
- Punitive.

Meaning of 'vindictive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . vindictive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Example in sentence:
  • a despiteful fiend;
  • a truly spiteful child;
  • a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
Meaning (2):
- disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
Example in sentence:
  • more vindictive than jealous love;
  • punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature

Nearby Words:

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