adj.
Pronunciation: vin- ' dik-tiv
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin vindicta revenge, vindication, from vindicare
Date: 15th century
1 a : disposed to seek revenge : VENGEFUL b : intended for or involving revenge
2 : intended to cause anguish or hurt : SPITEFUL
– vin · dic · tive · ly adverb
– vin · dic · tive · ness noun