Main Entry: vin·dic·tive

Pronunciation: \vin-ˈdik-tiv\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin vindicta revenge, vindication, from vindicare

Date: 15th century

1 a : disposed to seek revenge : vengeful b : intended for or involving revenge
2 : intended to cause anguish or hurt : spiteful

— vin·dic·tive·ly adverb

— vin·dic·tive·ness noun