Search Result:vindictive
KK Pronunciation
〔 vInˋdIktIv 〕
Pronunciation
〔 vinˊdiktiv 〕
Overview of adj vindictive
The adj vindictive has 2 senses
- revengeful, vindictive, vengeful -- (disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare; "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen)
- despiteful, spiteful, vindictive -- (showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment")