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   Vin·dic·tive

   /vinˈdiktiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge: "the criticism was both vindictive and personalized"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin vindicta ‘vengeance’ + -ive.

   Derivatives

   • 1. vindictively adverb
   • 2. vindictiveness noun

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   What does vindictive mean?

   • (Definition of vindictive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 想復仇的, 報復性的, 懷恨在心的… 想复仇的, 报复性的, 怀恨在心的… vengativo… vingativo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! VINDICTIVE definition: intending to harm or upset someone who has harmed or upset you. Learn more.

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   Where did the word vindictive come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word vindictive is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for vindictive is from 1616, in the writing of John Bullokar, physician and lexicographer. vindictive is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin vindicta, ‑ive suffix.

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   What is a vindictive adverb?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vin‧dic‧tive /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ adjective unreasonably cruel and unfair towards someone who has harmed you a bitter and vindictive old man —vindictively adverb —vindictiveness noun [ uncountable] Examples from the Corpus vindictive • After the divorce Joan's ex-husband became increasingly vindictive.

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   What is vindictiveness & how do you overcome it?

   • Vindictiveness can be a way to push people away out of fear of being emotionally exposed or taken advantage of. Work to overcome this fear through building intimacy in relationships, sharing feelings, and learning to trust others. Let go of the need to control situations and people.

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   Vindictive definition: disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful. See examples of VINDICTIVE used in a sentence.

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   VINDICTIVE definition: intending to harm or upset someone who has harmed or upset you. Learn more.

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Why are People Vindictive. Vindictiveness can poison your life and relationships. When you seek revenge, you hurt yourself as much as the other person. Letting go of past hurts and resentments is one of the healthiest things you can do. It damages your mental and physical health.

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to vindictive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of vindictive. After being fired, the vindictive typist spread vile rumors about the company.

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   vindictive. adverb “It serves them right,” he thought vindictively. Definition of vindictive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    What does the word vindictive mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word vindictive , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.