Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: vindictive

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

AAP leaders claimed that “BJP’s highhandedness and vindictive politics have restrained and forced Kejriwal from taking up extensive campaigning in Karnataka”.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/karnataka-polls-kejriwals-absence-disappoints-aap-cadres-2584939/

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in “Beef”… an obsessive, vindictive and neurotic duo who go further and further in their attempts to ruin each other’s lives.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/twist-of-fate-sets-up-the-sizzling-anxiety-of-beef/

But numerous accounts of Trump reveal him to be thin-skinned, addicted to flattery, a megalomaniac, demagogic, impulsive, vindictive, a sociopath, and a narcissist who lacks empathy or a social conscience.

Source: https://www.nationalmemo.com/biden-age-2665874301

ChaosGPT has got all thatтАЩs required to be a vindictive ominous supervillain in a sci-fi series.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/what-is-chaosgpt-and-why-does-it-want-to-destroy-humanity-8550230/

He's a walking, talking, nuclear device with the emotional maturity of an infant and his only source of parental care is a vindictive space tyrant.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1168680/adam-warlock-will-be-like-a-malevolent-baby-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3/

He taught me many helpful lessons: that people do business with people they like; that it’s important to have grace, to be personable and to listen; and how to be an empathetic leader, which means not being vindictive or holding grudges.

Source: https://torontolife.com/memoir/i-was-a-teenage-political-prisoner-in-war-torn-sri-lanka-today-im-one-of-canadas-top-financial-executives/

If last night's Mailda's loss proved anything, women's sports fans can be just as vindictive as their male ones.

Source: https://www.bandt.com.au/2023-logie-nominee-scott-cam-reveals-whether-he-was-popular-at-school-and-addresses-claims-hes-leaving-the-block/

Indeed, that duality was reflected in this version of Anakin, who could switch from the charming, good-natured teacher Ahsoka knew during the Clone Wars to a vindictive, glaring Sith lord in the blink of an eye.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1452617/return-anakin-skywalker-ahsoka-deliberately-uncertain-mysterious/

McClure, however, referred to the complaints as “vindictive” and “falsehoods,” and threatened to launch personal attacks against the residents and the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram to discredit their claims.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/10/saco-retirement-development-plagued-by-problems-one-resident-compares-to-a-living-hell/

Millie is hilariously vindictive and adds a lot of fun to the episode.

Source: https://screenrant.com/bobs-burgers-halloween-episodes-ranked/

Some of the passages about his second, third, and fourth wives—Marianne Wiggins, Elizabeth West, and Padma Lakshmi—are unkind, even vindictive.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/13/salman-rushdie-recovery-victory-city

Someone less stupid and vindictive would have sold six months ago and be on his yacht running away from the media before he’s too poor to own it anymore!

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/07/owners-discussed-daniel-snyders-status-during-committee-meetings-in-florida/

The University and College Union (UCU), which represents university staff, called it a "vindictive move" that had raised "deep concern" within the sector.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65683046?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

This vindictive policy seemed a long way off then, but has been creeping up ever since, like slowly boiling a frog.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11681305/RICHARD-LITTLEJOHN-Labours-green-road-tax-hit-poor-old.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

This was a vindictive act. Trump said it was because Cuba played host to guerrilla groups from Colombia, which was actually part of Cuba’s role as host of the peace talks.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/02/14/cuba-is-not-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/

“We are satisfied with the government paying us compensation and not being vindictive towards us, but the law should take its course against those responsible for the death of our loved ones,” said Sadiq.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajnath-singh-happened-wrong-families-civilians-killed-poonch-9085254/

We know, too, that anti-Palestinian racism — the vindictive, persecutory kind that celebrates its own violence — is the core value that unites most of the parties in power, and which animates a good deal of their voters.

Source: https://www.972mag.com/far-right-target-lgbtq-palestinians/