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Vindictiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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vindictiveness

 

[ vษชnหˆdษชktษชvnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in human behavior

The quality or state of being vindictive; a strong desire for revenge.

Synonyms

revengefulness, spitefulness, vindictive nature

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her vindictiveness towards anyone who crossed her.
  • His vindictiveness was evident in the harsh punishment he delivered.

Translations

Translations of the word "vindictiveness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vinganรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคถเฅ‹เคงเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rachsucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัั‚ะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mล›ciwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฉ่ฎๅฟƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rancล“ur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venganza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท intikam duygusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์ˆ˜์‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชู‚ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomsta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomsta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคไป‡ๅฟƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maลกฤevalnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intiqam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ venganza

Word origin

The word 'vindictiveness' is derived from the Latin word 'vindicta', meaning 'revenge'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the quality of being vindictive or having a strong desire for revenge. The concept of vindictiveness has been explored in literature and psychology, highlighting its negative impact on relationships and personal well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,532, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.