vindictive
adjective/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
Frequency rank: #13,394 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing a strong desire for revenge; spiteful.
Example sentence
After losing the debate, he became vindictive and spread rumors about his opponent.
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