vindictive

adj 1: disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; "more

vindictive than jealous love"- Shakespeare;

"punishments...essentially vindictive in their

nature"- M.R.Cohen [syn: {revengeful}, {vengeful}]

2: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated

by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child";

"a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"

[syn: {despiteful}, {spiteful}]