Vindictive
Vindictive adjective - Likely to seek revenge.
Wanton and vindictive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wanton" instead an adjective "Vindictive".
Nearby Word: vindictively
Wanton
Wanton adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: a wanton attack on unarmed civilians
Vindictive and wanton are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Vindictive" instead an adjective "Wanton".
Nearby Word: wantonly
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Wanton and Vindictive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/vindictive/wanton
Vindictive & Wanton. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/vindictive/wanton>.
Wanton or Vindictive. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/vindictive/wanton.
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