| 单词 | vindictiveness |
| 释义 | vindictiveness (once / 8982 pages) n Vindictiveness is a strong desire to get back at someone. People who hold grudges and seek revenge are full of vindictiveness. If someone steps on your toe, and you put on boots to stomp back, you’re full of vindictiveness. Use the noun vindictiveness to describe the need for vengeance, or the urge to retaliate against someone who's done you wrong. If you can’t let go of the anger that comes from being mistreated or hurt and you’re plotting revenge, you’re full vindictiveness. At the heart of vindictiveness is the Latin root word vindicta, which means "revenge." WORD FAMILYvindictive: unvindictive, vindictively, vindictiveness USAGE EXAMPLESSometimes emotions of rage, resentment, desperation, envy, hopelessness, vindictiveness and hate prevail without reason being in the mix. Seattle Times(Nov 10, 2016) As a result, Trump, known for his vindictiveness, has vowed to use antitrust as a weapon. Seattle Times(Nov 09, 2016) The spectacle truly became malignant as few groups or individuals were spared from his rage, petulance, vindictiveness and conspiracies. Salon(Nov 05, 2016) n a malevolent desire for revenge Syn|Hyper vengefulness malevolence, malignity wishing evil to others |
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