Synonyms: vindictive, despiteful, spiteful
Definition: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Usage: a despiteful fiend; a truly spiteful child; a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
Similar words: malicious
Definition: having the nature of or resulting from malice
Usage: malicious gossip; took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince- Rudyard Kipling
Synonyms: revengeful, vengeful, vindictive
Definition: disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
Usage: more vindictive than jealous love- Shakespeare; punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature- M.R.Cohen
Similar words: unforgiving
Definition: unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
Usage: a surly unforgiving old woman