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