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vindictive
[vin-dik-tiv]
adjective
disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful.
a vindictive person.
Synonyms:Antonyms:proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit.
vindictive rumors.
vindictive
/ ɪˈɪɪ /
adjective
disposed to seek vengeance
characterized by spite or rancour
English law (of damages) in excess of the compensation due to the plaintiff and imposed in punishment of the defendant
Other 51Թ Forms
- vindictively adverb
- vindictiveness noun
- unvindictive adjective
- unvindictively adverb
- ˈ徱پ adverb
- ˈ徱پԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vindictive1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vindictive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In a statement to CBS, Pelosi called the move a "vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American dream".
“It is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream.”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose district contains much of San Francisco, called the decision "a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream."
“It is a baseless and vindictive legal maneuver designed to re-victimize, shift blame and discourage others from coming forward.”
"It's a trait of his character; he is a very vindictive person."
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When To Use
Vindictive is usually used to describe someone who’s known for frequently seeking revenge. It can also be used to describe the vengeful actions of such a person.A person described as vindictive is usually someone who holds a grudge and who always tries to get back at people who they think have wronged them in some way. Vindictive people retaliate against others for any insult or perceived slight. Vindictive people do not let things go.The word is always used negatively to imply criticism of such people or actions.Example: I’ve never seen someone so vindictive—he’s obsessed with getting back at everyone who has ever slighted him, even when it happened years ago.
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