The Only Use of
vindictive
in
The Crucible
- His vindictive nature was demonstrated long before the witchcraft began.
p. 14.8vindictive = desirous of hurting others
Definitions:
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(1)
(vindictive) desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Legal term: In some states, vindictive damages is synonymous with punitive damages.