vindictive

vindictive
/vin dik"tiv/, adj.
1. disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful: a vindictive person.
2. proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit: vindictive rumors.
[1610-20; < L vindict(a) vengeance + -IVE]
Syn. 1. unforgiving. See spiteful.
Ant. 1. forgiving.

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