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vindictive

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vindictive

(adjective)

Meaning

having a strong desire for revenge

Example

"Her vindictive nature led her to seek revenge on those who wronged her."

Synonyms

vengefulspitefulmalicious

Antonyms

forgivingmercifulbenevolent

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Word origin
From Latin 'vindicta', meaning vengeance.

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