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vindicative

/vɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ /vaɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Vindicating, having a tendency to vindicate.

Examples :

"The company's vindicative policy of double-checking all expenses ultimately proved that no funds had been misused. "
attitude character tendency

Related Words

Illustration election

election noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

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checking verb

/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration expenses

expenses noun

/ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/

A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.

"Buying the car was a big expense, but will be worth it in the long run."

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vindictive adjective

/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

"After being unfairly fired, Sarah became quite vindictive and spent weeks trying to sabotage her former boss's reputation. "

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vindicating verb

/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"After finding the missing money in the drawer, the evidence was vindicating Sarah of the accusation that she had stolen it. "

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

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excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

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ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Indicating the last item.

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

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vengeful adjective

/ˈvenʒ.fəl/

Vindictive or wanting vengeance.

"His chains now broken, the prisoner turned a vengeful eye toward his former captors."

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vindicate verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"The police investigation vindicated the teacher, proving she had not stolen the school funds. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "