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Meaning of vindictive
having or showing a strong desire to hurt or punish someone because they have done something unpleasant or wrong
Etymology of vindictive
The word "vindictive" comes from the Latin "vindicta", meaning revenge or punishment, which is derived from "vindictus", the past participle of "vindicare", meaning to avenge or punish
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or behavior motivated by a desire for revenge or retribution
Synonyms
vengeful
spiteful
retaliatory
revengeful
unforgiving
bitter
resentful
rancorous
malevolent
malignant
venomous
hostile
aggressive
bellicose
cantankerous
contentious
disputatious
belligerent
confrontational
antagonistic
adversarial
opposing
contrary
obstructive
obstructing
uncooperative
unhelpful
hurtful
damaging
destructive
pernicious
deleterious
detrimental
harmful
injurious
malicious
malignant
nasty
mean
cruel
brutal
savage
ferocious
vicious
vindicative
avenging
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong and unrelenting desire to get revenge
- * Intended or intended to show revenge or punishment
Usage Examples
- The vindictive ex-partner made it their mission to sabotage their former lover's new relationship
- * The company's vindictive approach to dealing with competitors led to a series of aggressive lawsuits
- * After being bullied as a child, the vindictive adult sought revenge against their former tormentors
Antonyms
forgiving
merciful
lenient
gentle
kind
benevolent
altruistic
charitable
generous
magnanimous
gracious
conciliatory
placatory
appeasing
pacific
peaceful
calm
serene
tranquil
composed
sober
temperate
moderate
restrained
reserved
unvengeful
unrevengeful
unretaliatory