vindicative

English

Etymology

From Middle French vindicatif, from Medieval Latin vindicativus

Adjective

vindicative (comparative more vindicative, superlative most vindicative)

  1. Having a tendency to vindicate.
  2. Vindictive or excessively vengeful.
    • William Shakespeare
      He in heat of action Is more vindicative than jealous love.

Derived terms

French

Adjective

vindicative

  1. feminine singular of vindicatif
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