vindictive

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin vindicta, 'vengeance'.

[edit] Adjective

vindictive (comparative more vindictive, superlative most vindictive)

1. Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

[edit] Synonyms

• bitter
• revengeful
• spiteful
• unforgiving
• vengeful
• nasty
• mean
• See also Wikisaurus:vengeful

[edit] Derived terms

• vindictively (adverb)
• vindictiveness (noun)

[edit] Translations