Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vindictive
adjective
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
Definition
Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
Examples
- Her vindictive nature made it difficult for her to forgive others.
- The vindictive actions taken after the argument only deepened the rift between them.
- He plotted a vindictive scheme against his former colleagues.
Meaning
Vindictive describes someone who seeks to retaliate or hold a grudge against others, often in a very intense way.
Synonyms
- revengeful
- vengeful
- spiteful
- malicious
- resentful
