Vindictive

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Example Sentences

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

Her vindictive actions hurt everyone around her.

Example Expressions

vindictive streak

Synonyms

vengeful, spiteful, malicious, revengeful, retaliatory

Entry 1

vengeful, spiteful, malicious, revengeful, retaliatory

Entry 2

vengeful, spiteful, revengeful, malicious

Antonyms

forgiving, merciful, compassionate, magnanimous, benevolent, kind

Entry 1

forgiving, merciful, compassionate, magnanimous, benevolent

Entry 2

forgiving, kind, merciful

Collocations

vindictive attitude, vindictive behavior, vindictive person, vindictive nature, vindictive remark

Entry 1

vindictive attitude, vindictive behavior, vindictive person

Entry 2

vindictive nature, vindictive remark, vindictive behavior