vin·dic·tive /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
(a.)有報仇心的,懷恨的,懲罰的
Vin·dic·tive a.
1. Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
I am vindictive enough to repel force by force. --Dryden.
2. Punitive. [Obs.]
Vindictive damages. Law See under Damage, n.
-- Vin*dic*tive*ly, adv. -- Vin*dic*tive*ness, n.
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vindictive
adj 1: disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more
vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare;
"punishments...essentially vindictive in their
nature"- M.R.Cohen [syn: revengeful, vengeful]
2: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated
by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child";
"a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"
[syn: despiteful, spiteful]