vindictive
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Having a strong desire for revenge; spiteful.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
spiteful
vengeful
Antonyms
forgiving
magnanimous
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He became _____ after losing the promotion to her."
Answer: vindictive
In your own words, what does "vindictive" mean?
Having a strong desire for revenge; spiteful.
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