What is another word for vindictively?

Pronunciation: [vɪndˈɪktɪvli] (IPA)

Vindictively is an adverb that means to act with a desire for revenge or to take pleasure in someone's misfortune. There are several synonyms for this term, including spitefully, maliciously, vengefully, revengefully, recriminatory, vengefully, belligerently, stubbornly, and resentfully. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but all refer to a desire to harm or retaliate against someone in response to perceived wrongs. Using these synonyms can help writers add nuance and depth to their descriptions of characters or situations in which vindictiveness plays a role.

What are the hypernyms for Vindictively?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vindictively

"And if you hesitate now," he said, vindictively, "I know the reason, and I know it is a reason you may as well put out of your mind.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
February came, smiled deceitfully, froze vindictively, threatened a little, then thawed and froze again, as his next-door neighbor, March, whisked resentfully down upon him, hurried him out of the running for a whole year, and blustered about it for two weeks afterward.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
"I'll break him yet," muttered Bimble vindictively.
"The Gray Phantom's Return"
Herman Landon

Famous quotes with Vindictively

  • Tarzan held a peculiar position in the tribe. They seemed to consider him one of them and yet in some way different. The older males either ignored him entirely or else hated him so vindictively that but for his wondrous agility and speed and the fierce protection of the huge Kala he would have been dispatched at an early age.
    Edgar Rice Burroughs

Related words: vindictiveness, vindictive, vengeance, revenge, vengeful, holier than thou

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