CEFR C2

vindicative

adjective

Meaning

Having a strong desire for revenge or a tendency to seek retribution for perceived slights.

Examples

She developed a vindicative attitude toward anyone who questioned her authority.
His vindicative behavior made it impossible for the team to work together harmoniously.

Synonyms: spiteful, vengeful, vindictive, retaliatory

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vindicative (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /vɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Definition

Having a strong desire for revenge or a tendency to seek retribution for perceived slights.

Examples

She developed a vindicative attitude toward anyone who questioned her authority.
His vindicative behavior made it impossible for the team to work together harmoniously.

Synonyms of vindicative

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Antonyms of vindicative

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