Spiteful, revengeful, vindictive refer to a desire to inflict a wrong or injury on someone, usually in return for one received. Spiteful implies a mean or malicious desire for (often petty) revenge: a spiteful attitude toward a former friend.

What does spiteful person mean?

English Language Learners Definition of spiteful

: having or showing a desire to harm, anger, or defeat someone : having or showing spite. See the full definition for spiteful in the English Language Learners Dictionary. spiteful. adjective.

What does vindictive person mean?

Full Definition of vindictive

1a : disposed to seek revenge : vengeful. b : intended for or involving revenge. 2 : intended to cause anguish or hurt : spiteful. Other Words from vindictive Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About vindictive.