Vindictive
Vin*dic"tive
(?), a. [For vindicative, confused with L. vindicta revenge, punishment, fr. vindicare to vindicate. Cf. Vindicative.] 1. Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.[1913 Webster]
I am vindictive enough to repel force by force.Dryden.
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2. Punitive.
[Obs.]
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Vindictive damages.
(Law) See under Damage,
n.
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-- Vin*dic"tive*ly,
adv. -- Vin*dic"tive*ness,
n.
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