vindictive

The word “vindictive” has 3 syllables: vin-dic-tive

It's pronounced as /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/


What is synonym and antonym for vindictive?

In the thesaurus, “vindictive” has 39 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vindictive along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vindictive

Antonyms for vindictive

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

Meanings of vindictive

  • adjective
    1. Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
    2. Punitive.

Example Sentences

  • His vindictive remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.
  • She refused to become vindictive, even after being treated unfairly.
  • The review seemed unnecessarily harsh and vindictive.
  • A vindictive attitude often leads to regret later on.
  • Rumors spread by a vindictive rival damaged his reputation.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vindictive, such as: altruistic, avenging, baleful, baneful, benevolent, benign, benignant.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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