VINDICTIVE
(adj.) 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"
synonyms : despiteful , spiteful(adj.) disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
"more vindictive than jealous love", "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"
synonyms : revengeful , vengeful
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Mnemonics for vindictive
(Tag: ) vindictive=win+addictive obsessed about winning ...so always having ill will against others
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(Tag: ) The vindictive one is likely to start vendetta(that is fight for revenge).
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(Tag: ) vin(win) a person is always wanting to win , if he loses he feels to seek revenge
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(Tag: ) vindicate sounds like indicating to win by taking revenge..
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