vindictive
英 [vɪn'dɪktɪv]
美[vɪn'dɪktɪv]
- adj. 怀恨的；有报仇心的；惩罚的
英英释意
- 1. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge;
- "more vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare
- "punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"- M.R.Cohen
- 2. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite;
- "a despiteful fiend"
- "a truly spiteful child"
- "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"