Definition of «vindictive»

Vindictive means having or showing a desire to inflict pain, injury, or punishment on someone who is seen as an enemy. It refers to a person who seeks revenge and wants to cause harm to another individual out of spite or anger. The term can also describe behavior that is calculated and cruel, intended to humiliate or degrade the target. In short, vindictive means having a vengeful attitude towards someone perceived as an opponent.

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She is a vindictive person who always seeks revenge on anyone who crosses her.
His vindictive nature was evident when he spread false rumors about his co-worker to get them in trouble.
The vindictive ex-girlfriend sabotaged her former partner's chances for promotion by spreading damaging information.
The principal's vindictive actions towards the rebellious student caused unnecessary friction and tension within the school.
The vindictive boss intentionally gave the most difficult tasks to his least favorite employee in order to make them fail.

Sentences with «vindictive»

Besides most of us ND fans aren't as vindictive towards other schools as most other schools fans are towards ND, including the Michiganders. (sbnation.com)
God is not vindictive toward us, but infinitely loving, so He has no desire to punish sin. (redeeminggod.com)
Many men (and some women) worry that the #metoo movement has morphed into a man - hating witch hunt where innocent men will be publicly humiliated and deprived of their livelihoods by vindictive women spreading unfounded accusations. (susanonthesoapbox.com)
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