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vindictive

🇬🇧 UK/vin'diktiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Having a strong desire for revenge; motivated by spite or malice

报复心强的,怀恨在心的,恶意的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vindicvengeance, revenge, vindication
+
tconnector
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=vindictive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His vindictive behaviour towards former employees damaged his reputation.

  • 2.

    She refused to be vindictive despite the harsh treatment she had received.

  • 3.

    The vindictive tone of his letter suggested deep resentment.

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