vin·dic·tive 
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ adjective
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ adjective [more vindictive; most vindictive] disapproving : having or showing a desire to hurt someone who has hurt or caused problems for you
▪ He became bitter and vindictive [=spiteful, vengeful] after his divorce.
▪ He became bitter and vindictive [=spiteful, vengeful] after his divorce.
— vin·dic·tive·ly adverb
— vin·dic·tive·ness noun [noncount]
