Vindictive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vindictive is an adjective meaning Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
Meaning
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Punitive.
Example Sentences
The vindictive mockery in her voice made his brain quiver.
The victors will exact vindictive penalties and the losers of course will undertake to pay, but none of them realizes that money is going to do the most extraordinary things to them when they begin upon that.
Lord Avonleigh was an angry rather than a vindictive man. Vindictiveness requires more energy of character than he possessed. Indeed, it may be questioned whether he would of himself have taken the violent measures of the preceding evening.
Synonyms for vindictive
Depending on context, synonyms include vengeful, revengeful, nasty, avengeful, vengeable, vengesome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vengeful, revengeful, malicious, despiteful, spiteful, unforgiving.
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