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vindictive

/vin-dik-tiv/US // vɪnˈdɪk tɪv //UK // (vɪnˈdɪktɪv) //

恶毒的,破坏性,破坏性的,恶意的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful: a vindictive person.
    • : proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit: vindictive rumors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.hateful, revengeful

Examples

  • Preening, arrogant, vindictive, and inexorable; awash with cash; corrupt; in bed with corporate America and big finance.

  • A lady developer was harassed by her vindictive ex-boyfriend.

  • The double standard of sexualization is hypocritical at best and ineffectively vindictive at worse.

  • Ever had a petty and vindictive boss, competent only at deflecting blame for his own shortcomings?

  • One person who could feel vindictive toward Greig, but does not, is Teresa Stanley.

  • Felton retired from the service with the rank of lieutenant, disgusted and vindictive at having juniors promoted over his head.

  • Yes, it is vindictive, I know; one does not grow tender towards the enemy at the grave of Ellen Jervis.

  • What other passion than frenzied pride can render men so ferocious, so vindictive, so devoid of toleration and gentleness?

  • And I wont have to kill an uncle to do it, either, he added, with a vindictive glance at OLeary as he left the room.

  • To master with more certainty her understanding, they would render her austere, intolerant, and vindictive.