vindictively

/vɪnˈdɪktɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a strong desire to hurt someone who has hurt you; revengefully.
    • She glared vindictively at the person who had stolen her parking spot.
    • The fired employee acted vindictively by deleting important company files.
    • He spoke vindictively, promising to make his rival pay for the insult.
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