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Comparative
more vindictive
Superlative
most vindictive
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having a strong desire to harm others
- After losing the election, the vindictive politician spread false rumors about his opponent.
- She was so vindictive that she plotted to ruin her coworker's reputation over a minor disagreement.
- Despite apologizing sincerely, the vindictive ex-boyfriend continued to spread lies about his former partner.
- The vindictive student sabotaged his classmate's project out of jealousy.
- His vindictive behavior towards his former employer cost him valuable references for future job opportunities.
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showing a strong desire or tendency to seek revenge
- She spread malicious rumors about her former friend out of a vindictive desire to harm her reputation.
- The vindictive coach benched the player for a minor disagreement as a form of punishment.
- His vindictive nature led him to seek revenge against anyone who opposed him.
- The vindictive character in the novel was obsessed with getting back at everyone who had wronged him.
- The vindictive ex-boyfriend spread false rumors to damage her reputation.
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