Vin-dĭc'tive, a.
a. [From Lat. vindicta, revenge, punishment, from vindicare, to vindicate. Cf. VINDICATIVE.] Given to revenge; revengeful. I am vindictive enough to repel force by force. Dryden.
a. [From Lat. vindicta, revenge, punishment, from vindicare, to vindicate. Cf. VINDICATIVE.] Given to revenge; revengeful. I am vindictive enough to repel force by force. Dryden.