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vindictive
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Learner's definition of VINDICTIVE
[more vindictive; most vindictive] disapproving
: having or showing a desire to hurt someone who has hurt or caused problems for you报复的；怀恨在心的
- He became bitter and vindictive [=spiteful, vengeful] after his divorce.离婚后，他就怀恨在心，伺机报复。
— vindictively
adverb— vindictiveness
noun [noncount]
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Well, maybe actually waging vendettas is a bad idea, but to be known for your vindictiveness can be a great advantage, for then people will take care not to cross you. And maybe the surest way of acquiring a reputation for vindictiveness is actually to be vindictive. 
David Papineau, New York Times Book Review, 11 May 1997 And though his [John Simon's] caustic wit can sometimes sound more personally vindictive than objectively critical, it allows him to plow through a lot of literary pretentiousness. Andrea Barnet, New York Times Book Review, 19 Mar. 1989 The bear, seen in many aspects as humanlike, was subject to ambivalent attitudes: mainly, he was seen as a stand-in for benevolent supernaturals, but sometimes also as a dangerous and at times a vindictive and harmful one. William W. Fitzhugh & Aron Crowell, Crossroads of Continents, 1988 A machine gun lashed at him from across the river. … In the darkness, it spat a vindictive white light like an acetylene torch, and its sound was terrifying. Norman Mailer, The Naked and the Dead, 1948 In observing so long a silence I have been influenced much more by a vindictive purpose,—a purpose to punish you for your suspicion that I could possibly feel myself hurt or offended by any critical suggestion of yours … William Cowper 26 Feb. 1791, in William Cowper's Letters, Edward Verrall Lucas, editor, 1924 It is not true that suffering ennobles the character; happiness does that sometimes, but suffering, for the most part, makes men petty and vindictive. W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, 1919 be careful not to annoy the vindictive old woman who lives down the street See More
David Papineau, New York Times Book Review, 11 May 1997 And though his [John Simon's] caustic wit can sometimes sound more personally vindictive than objectively critical, it allows him to plow through a lot of literary pretentiousness. Andrea Barnet, New York Times Book Review, 19 Mar. 1989 The bear, seen in many aspects as humanlike, was subject to ambivalent attitudes: mainly, he was seen as a stand-in for benevolent supernaturals, but sometimes also as a dangerous and at times a vindictive and harmful one. William W. Fitzhugh & Aron Crowell, Crossroads of Continents, 1988 A machine gun lashed at him from across the river. … In the darkness, it spat a vindictive white light like an acetylene torch, and its sound was terrifying. Norman Mailer, The Naked and the Dead, 1948 In observing so long a silence I have been influenced much more by a vindictive purpose,—a purpose to punish you for your suspicion that I could possibly feel myself hurt or offended by any critical suggestion of yours … William Cowper 26 Feb. 1791, in William Cowper's Letters, Edward Verrall Lucas, editor, 1924 It is not true that suffering ennobles the character; happiness does that sometimes, but suffering, for the most part, makes men petty and vindictive. W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, 1919 be careful not to annoy the vindictive old woman who lives down the street See More Recent Examples on the Web Giuliani hurled his obsessive, combative and vindictive spirit into taming New York. Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Harassing an entire ethnic community because of the actions of a few is misguided and vindictive. James Nalton, Forbes, 8 June 2022 But even with the three sworn declarations and the incident involving the 16-year-old, the private investigators — who had seen their fair share of vindictive exes — were skeptical of Bidwell’s claims and broader suspicions about her husband. Samuel Braslow, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father's throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom. Travis Bean, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 Rather, Attorney General Nessel and her political appointee Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud staged a self-interested, vindictive, wasteful, and politically motivated prosecution. Michael I. Krauss, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 See More
Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Harassing an entire ethnic community because of the actions of a few is misguided and vindictive. James Nalton, Forbes, 8 June 2022 But even with the three sworn declarations and the incident involving the 16-year-old, the private investigators — who had seen their fair share of vindictive exes — were skeptical of Bidwell’s claims and broader suspicions about her husband. Samuel Braslow, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father's throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom. Travis Bean, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 Rather, Attorney General Nessel and her political appointee Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud staged a self-interested, vindictive, wasteful, and politically motivated prosecution. Michael I. Krauss, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Like so many millennials, Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 album, Sour, rekindled my aural appreciation for angry, vindictive, vitriolic music. Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin vindicta revenge, vindication, from vindicare
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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