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Vindictive

Vih-NDIH-ktihv

/vɪˈndɪktɪv/

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vindictive

Dictionary meaning

Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt.

Examples

  • More vindictive than jealous love- Shakespeare.

Synonyms: despiteful

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