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vindictive definition

vin·dic·tive (vin dik′tiv)

adjective

  1. revengeful in spirit; inclined to seek vengeance
  2. said or done in revenge; characterized by vengeance vindictive punishment

Etymology: < L vindicta, revenge, vindication < vindicatus (see vindicate) + -ive

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