English to English
adjective
- Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
More vindictive than jealous love.
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature.
source: WordNet 3.0
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
A despiteful fiend.
A truly spiteful child.
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment.
source: WordNet 3.0