Vin*dic"tive (?), a. [For vindicative,
confused with L. vindicta revenge, punishment, fr. vindicare
to vindicate. Cf. Vindicative.] 1. Disposed to
revenge; prompted or characterized by revenge; revengeful.
I am vindictive enough to repel force by
force.
Dryden.
2. Punitive. [Obs.]
Vindictive damages. (Law) See under
Damage, n.
-- Vin*dic"tive*ly, adv. --
Vin*dic"tive*ness, n.