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- pronunciation:
- vIn
dIk
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
desirous of revenge; vengeful.
He had cheated on her during their marriage, and she became vindictive during their divorce.- synonyms:
- malicious, spiteful, vengeful, vicious
- antonyms:
- forgiving
- similar words:
- bitter, ill-disposed, malevolent, mean, petty, rancorous
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| definition 2: |
said or done in a spiteful or retaliatory spirit.
Setting fire to the leader's residence was a vindictive act on the part of the rebels.- synonyms:
- malicious, spiteful, vicious
- similar words:
- bitter, catty, hostile, mean, rancorous, resentful, retaliatory, venomous
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| related words: |
catty |
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| derivations: |
vindictively (adv.), vindictiveness (n.) |
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