Synonyms of vindictive

vindictive

adjective

vin-ˈdik-tiv 

as in cruel

likely to seek revenge

be careful not to annoy the vindictive old woman who lives down the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cruel
• malicious
• vengeful
• vicious
• revengeful
• hateful
• hostile
• petty
• mean
• harsh
• nasty
• spiteful
• relentless
• merciless
• venomous
• retaliatory
• resentful
• malignant
• sadistic
• malevolent
• evil
• unforgiving
• uncharitable
• avenging
• virulent
• malign
• pitiless
• implacable
• grim
• unrelenting
• wrathful
• despiteful
• baneful
• catty
• narrow-minded
• inimical
• small-minded
• baleful
• viperish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charitable
• merciful
• benevolent
• benign
• forgiving
• loving
• sympathetic
• compassionate
• good
• kind
• warm
• kindly
• kindhearted
• altruistic
• brotherly
• humane
• sweet
• humanitarian
• philanthropic
• benignant
• relenting
• good-hearted
• noble
• warmhearted
• magnanimous
• tender
• philanthropical
• tenderhearted
• high-minded

Examples of vindictive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump co-defendant Nauta urges dismissal of charges For the hearings Wednesday, Nauta has asked Cannon to dismiss the charges because of allegedly vindictive prosecution and insufficient accusations. —Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024

Those lawsuits are celebrated by the fans of X/Musk, but everyone else recognizes them as vindictive, substantively weak, and a misuse of the court system. —Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 2 Apr. 2024

Even if Haim is eventually cleared, with vindictive prosecutions, the process itself can be the punishment. —The Editors, National Review, 13 June 2024

Evelyn is cold, cruel, vindictive, jealous, and truly hates her daughter, India (Mia Wasikowska). —Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 10 May 2024