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Vindictiveness

Noun CEFR C2
vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.nəs

Definitions

The condition of being vindictive; a malevolent desire for revenge.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Españolrevanchismo
Françaisrevanchisme
DeutschRachsucht
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Examples

“Lord Avonleigh was an angry rather than a vindictive man. Vindictiveness requires more energy of character than he possessed. Indeed, it may be questioned whether he would of himself have⟳ taken the violent measures of the preceding evening.”

CEFR level

C2
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See also

vindictivity Vindiola Vindman vindoline Vine vine and fig-tree

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