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vindictive

英[vɪn'dɪktɪv] 美[vɪn'dɪktɪv]
  • adj. 怀恨的;有报仇心的;惩罚的

英英释意


1. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge;
"more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare
"punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
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"