B1 — Intermediateadjective
vendicativo
vindictive, vengeful, spiteful
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rancoresoastiosorisentitoostile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
generosoclementecomprensivoperdonante
Usage note
'Vendicativo' stresses the desire to take revenge. 'Rancoroso' emphasises lasting resentment. 'Astioso' means spiteful/hateful. 'Clemente' (merciful) is a key antonym.
Example
"Non essere così vendicativo, tutti possono sbagliare."
"Don't be so vindictive, everyone can make mistakes."
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