vindictive Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- malevolent
- venomous
- uncharitable
- sadistic
- virulent
- relentless
- resentful
- evil
- avenging
- unforgiving
- nasty
- merciless
- malignant
- harsh
- retaliatory
- spiteful
Weak:
Strongest:
- merciful
- warm
- compassionate
- benign
- benevolent
- benevolent
- kind
- loving
- sympathetic
- merciful
- forgiving
- kind
- good
- charitable
- benign
- charitable
- sympathetic
- loving
- forgiving
- compassionate
- warm
- good
Strong:
- humane
- good-hearted
- noble
- warmhearted
- philanthropic
- magnanimous
- sweet
- philanthropic
- relenting
- sweet
- tender
- relenting
- warmhearted
- humanitarian
- altruistic
- kindly
- benignant
- humane
- noble
- kindhearted
- tender
- good-hearted
- kindly
- altruistic
- kindhearted
- humanitarian
- brotherly
- magnanimous
- brotherly
- benignant
Weak:
vindictive Meaning
vindictive (s)
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
vindictive (a.)
Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
Punitive.
vindictive Sentence Examples
- The vindictive ex-employee spread malicious rumors to tarnish his former employer's reputation.
- Sarah harbored a vindictive grudge against her neighbor for a minor dispute.
- The vengeful landlord initiated eviction proceedings due to a vindictive vendetta against his tenant.
- Emily's vindictive nature manifested itself in her relentless pursuit of retribution.
- The vindictive politician targeted his political opponents with baseless accusations and slander.
- The school bully's vindictive behavior extended beyond physical harm to include social ostracism.
- The vindictive critic ruthlessly attacked the work of promising artists, crushing their hopes.
- The CEO's vindictive policies created a toxic work environment, fostering fear and resentment.
- The wronged man vowed to seek vindictive justice against those who had wronged him.
- The vindictive gossip spread unfounded rumors to sow discord and destroy lives.
FAQs About the word vindictive
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge, showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spiteDisposed to revenge; prompted or characteri
revengeful, vicious, malicious, mean, hostile,cruel, petty, vengeful, hateful, malevolent
merciful, warm, compassionate, benign, benevolent, benevolent, kind, loving, sympathetic, merciful
The vindictive ex-employee spread malicious rumors to tarnish his former employer's reputation.
Sarah harbored a vindictive grudge against her neighbor for a minor dispute.
The vengeful landlord initiated eviction proceedings due to a vindictive vendetta against his tenant.
Emily's vindictive nature manifested itself in her relentless pursuit of retribution.
