Vindictive
(adjective)
- Having or showing a strong or bitter desire to hurt, harm, or take revenge on someone.
- Having or showing a desire to seek revenge.
Origin:
Late latin vindictus, past participle of vindicare to claim, avenge, from latin, to set free, acquit, from vindex, vindic-, avenger.
Examples:
- She was vindictive towards her ex-boyfriend after their break-up.
- He was vindictive and sought revenge against the people who wronged him.
- The boss's vindictive behavior towards her employees was not acceptable.
- The politician's vindictive attitude towards his opponents was well known.
- The vindictive tone of his voice made it clear that he was not happy.