VINDICTIVE


Meaning of VINDICTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vin-ˈdik-tiv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.