Origin: Latin suffix -ive
Vindictive has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
"more vindictive than jealous love"
"punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature"
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
"a despiteful fiend"
"a truly spiteful child"
"a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.