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Definition vindictive in American English

vindictive adjective

adjective
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
1

someone who is vindictive is cruel to anyone who hurts them and will not forgive them

Example

Divorced couples often become quite vindictive toward each other.

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
1.1

used about people's behavior

Example

a vindictive attempt to punish me for forgetting her birthday

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
Definition vindictive in American English