Found 2 items, similar to Vindictive.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: vindictive
vindictive
adj 1: disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge;
“more
vindictive than jealous love”- Shakespeare;
“punishments...essentially vindictive in their
nature”- M.R.Cohen [syn:
revengeful,
vengeful]
2: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated
by spite;
“a despiteful fiend”;
“a truly spiteful child”;
“a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment”
[syn:
despiteful,
spiteful]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Vindictive
Vindictive
\Vin*dic"tive\, a. [For vindicative, confused with L.
vindicta revenge, punishment, fr. vindicare to vindicate. Cf.
Vindicative.]
1. Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge;
revengeful.
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I am vindictive enough to repel force by force.
--Dryden.
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2. Punitive. [Obs.]
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Vindictive damages. (Law) See under
Damage, n.
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Vin*dic"tive*ly, adv. --
Vin*dic"tive*ness, n.
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