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Definition of Vindictive
1. Adjective. Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge. "Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"
Exact synonyms: Revengeful, Vengeful
Similar to: Unforgiving
Derivative terms: Vengefulness, Vindictiveness
Similar to: Unforgiving
Derivative terms: Vengefulness, Vindictiveness
2. Adjective. Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite. "A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"
Exact synonyms: Despiteful, Spiteful
Similar to: Malicious
Derivative terms: Spitefulness, Spitefulness, Vindictiveness
Similar to: Malicious
Derivative terms: Spitefulness, Spitefulness, Vindictiveness
Definition of Vindictive
1. a. Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
2. a. Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
Definition of Vindictive
1. Adjective. Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vindictive
1. [adj]