Associations to the word «Vindictive»
Noun
- Cruel
- Hatred
- Resentment
- Bitter
- Mole
- Temper
- Retaliation
- Wrath
- Malice
- Vengeance
- Revenge
- Cruelty
- Hms
- Prosecution
- Disposition
- Tyrant
- Scoundrel
- Janice
- Petty
- Generosity
- Wretch
- Triumph
- Gleam
- Executioner
- Jealousy
- Communicator
- Fury
- Insult
- Satisfaction
- Grudge
- Feeling
- Passion
- Shriek
- Bully
- Overseer
- Subordinate
- Sway
- Rage
- Punishment
- Ezra
- Cruiser
- Martyrdom
- Enemy
- Hate
- Ethel
- Joey
- Anger
- Reilly
- Spirit
- Quarrel
- Rn
- Mercy
Adjective
Wiktionary
VINDICTIVE, adjective. Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
VINDICTIVE, adjective. (obsolete) punitive
Dictionary definition
VINDICTIVE, adjective. Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen.
VINDICTIVE, adjective. 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".
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