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vindictive
adjective
Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; - Shakespeare; - M.R.Cohen
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vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv
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adjective
Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; - Shakespeare; - M.R.Cohen
“More vindictive than jealous love”
adjective
Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
“A despiteful fiend”
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More vindictive than jealous love
Punishments … essentially vindictive in their nature
A despiteful fiend
A truly spiteful child
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
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