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Synonyms of vindictive

15 similar words

Another word for vindictive is vengeful. Other synonyms of vindictive are revengeful.

Synonyms and similar words for vindictive

adjectiveHaving a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

vengefulVindictive or wanting vengeance.
revengefulVengeful, vindictive.
nasty
pluckcrow
vengesomeVengeful.
avengeful obsoleteVengeful.
vengeable obsoleteVengeful.
vindical obsolete, rareEager to punish; vindicative.
wreakful obsolete, poeticVengeful; angry, furious.

adjectivePunitive.

punishing
punitoryPunitive; serving to punish.
castigatoryServing or tending to castigate.
punitiveInflicting punishment; punishing.
vindicatoryPromoting or producing retribution or punishment.
punishmental rarePunitive.

Meaning of vindictive

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

Full definition of vindictive

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Questions about synonyms of vindictive

What is another word for vindictive?: Vindictive has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vengeful and revengeful.
What does vindictive mean?: Vindictive means having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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