What is the meaning of vindictive?

adjective

  • Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge."more vindictive than jealous love- Shakespeare; "punishments... Essentially vindictive in their nature- M. R. Cohen
  • Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite.
    • usage: "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"
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