vindictive, adj.
freq. cnt. 3
freq. cnt. 3
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
revengeful vengeful vindictive
sample sentences
"more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare"punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
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showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
despiteful spiteful vindictive
sample sentences
"a despiteful fiend""a truly spiteful child"
"a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"
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