Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vindicative
adjective
/vinˈdɪkəˌtɪv/
Definition
tending to vindicate or justify; characterized by a desire for revenge or retribution.
Examples
- Her vindicative attitude after the argument made it clear she wanted to settle the score.
- He could be quite vindicative when faced with criticism, always seeking to prove his point.
- The vindicative response of the team after losing the match only fueled the rivalry further.
Meaning
The quality of seeking to defend or justify oneself or others, often in a way that can be perceived as retaliatory.
Synonyms
- revengeful
- retaliatory
- vengeful
- vindictive
