VINDICTIVE (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

Is vindictiveness a word?

vindictiveness Add to list Share. Vindictiveness is a strong desire to get back at someone. People who hold grudges and seek revenge are full of vindictiveness. ... At the heart of vindictiveness is the Latin root word vindicta, which means "revenge."

What is the noun form of vindictive?

vindictiveness. The condition of being vindictive. A malevolent desire for revenge.