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vindictive

/vɪn'dɪktɪv/

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adjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
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"more vindictive than jealous love" "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"

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revengeful vengeful unforgiving
adjective
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
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"a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"

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despiteful spiteful malicious

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