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- DictionaryVin·dic·tive/vinˈdiktiv/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge: "the criticism was both vindictive and personalized"
having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that the person has harmed you; unwilling to forgive: She was immature, spiteful, even vindictive at times. (Definition of vindictive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy. adjective. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite. “a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment” synonyms: despiteful, malignant, spiteful. malicious. having the nature of or resulting from malice. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Vindictive."
showing a strong and unreasonable desire to harm or upset somebody because you think that they have harmed you synonym spiteful. He accused her of being vindictive. a vindictive comment. She liked to believe that she wasn’t vindictive by nature. They are just jealous, vindictive people. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
3 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. disposed to seek vengeance 2. characterized by spite or rancour 3. English law (of damages) in excess of the.... Click for more definitions.
VINDICTIVE definition: intending to harm or upset someone who has harmed or upset you. Learn more.
adj. 1. disposed to seek vengeance. 2. characterized by spite or rancour. 3. (Law) English law (of damages) in excess of the compensation due to the plaintiff and imposed in punishment of the defendant. [C17: from Latin vindicta revenge, from vindicāre to vindicate] vinˈdictively adv. vinˈdictiveness n.
adjective. Revengeful in spirit; inclined to seek vengeance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Said or done in revenge; characterized by vengeance. Vindictive punishment. Webster's New World. Marked by or resulting from a desire to hurt; spiteful. American Heritage. Synonyms: vengeful. revengeful. spiteful. despiteful. rancorous. nasty.
