Vengeful vs. Vindictive — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Vengeful and Vindictive
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Vengeful
Desiring vengeance; vindictive
Epidemics seen as acts of a vengeful God.
Vindictive
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
The criticism was both vindictive and personalized
Vengeful
Characterized by or stemming from a desire for revenge
A vengeful attack by a spurned lover.
Vengeful anger.
Vindictive
Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful.
Vengeful
Serving to exact vengeance
A vengeful sword.
ADVERTISEMENT
Vindictive
Marked by or resulting from a desire to hurt; spiteful.
Vengeful
Vindictive or wanting vengeance.
His chains now broken, the prisoner turned a vengeful eye toward his former captors.
Vindictive
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
Vengeful
Vindictive; retributive; revengeful.
Vindictive
(obsolete) punitive
Vengeful
Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge;
More vindictive than jealous love
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature
Vindictive
Disposed to revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
I am vindictive enough to repel force by force.
Vindictive
Punitive.
Vindictive
Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge;
More vindictive than jealous love
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature
Vindictive
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
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
Sentimental vs. Emotional
Next Comparison
Idiosyncrasy vs. Peculiarity
