😠vindictive

Meaning

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example Sentences

Her vindictive actions hurt everyone around her.

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

Example Expressions

vindictive streak

Synonyms

vengeful, spiteful, revengeful, malicious, retaliatory

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vengeful, spiteful, revengeful, malicious

Entry 2

vengeful, spiteful, malicious, revengeful, retaliatory

Antonyms

forgiving, kind, merciful, compassionate, magnanimous, benevolent

Entry 1

forgiving, kind, merciful

Entry 2

forgiving, merciful, compassionate, magnanimous, benevolent

Collocations

vindictive nature, vindictive remark, vindictive behavior, vindictive attitude, vindictive person

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vindictive nature, vindictive remark, vindictive behavior

Entry 2

vindictive attitude, vindictive behavior, vindictive person