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Definition of Vindective

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.

I am vindictive enough to repel force by force.
Dryden.

2. Punitive. [Obs.]

Vindictive damages. (Law)See under Damage, n.

-- Vin*dic"tive*ly, adv. -- Vin*dic"tive*ness, n.

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.

I am vindictive enough to repel force by force.
Dryden.

2. Punitive. [Obs.]

Vindictive damages. (Law)See under Damage, n.

-- Vin*dic"tive*ly, adv. -- Vin*dic"tive*ness, n.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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