Definition of Vindictive
Vindictive
vin·dic·tive
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(adjective)
strongly vengeful, having an intense desire for revenge or relating to such a desire;
e.g. He became vindictive because he felt that he had been subjected to a great injustice.
(adjective)
intended to cause hurt or suffering, typically for something trivial, seeking petty revenge, characterized by spite and ill-will;
e.g. Her vindictive speech showed how mean-spirited she was.
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