vindictive
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Beattie told The Nolan Show he thought Burrows was "vindictive" and it was a "vindictive manner" to tell him that he was "going to reopen a historical case from four years ago".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
In a rare move, Crenshaw dismissed the criminal indictment after declaring the prosecution against Abrego Garcia a blatantly tainted investigation “with a vindictive motive.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
They have committed the most despicable and vindictive acts against the very people who risked everything for the revolution.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
After the veteran argued he was the victim of a vindictive prosecution, Boasberg allowed for an inquiry into whether the case was rooted in punishing him for constitutionally protected speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
“Gerremoffme!” he yelled, but with one last look of vindictive fury, Hermione wrenched open the door and disappeared through it.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing vindictive
The Crucible
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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Grade 9, List 4
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