Contempt
Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: my undying contempt for people who abuse animals
Vindictiveness and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vindictiveness" instead a noun "Contempt".
Vindictiveness
Vindictiveness noun - A malevolent desire for revenge.
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Synonyms for Vindictiveness
Contempt and vindictiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Vindictiveness".
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Related pairs
- animosity and contempt
- animosity and vindictiveness
- bitterness and contempt
- bitterness and vindictiveness
- disdain and contempt
- disdain and vindictiveness
- antagonism and contempt
- antagonism and vindictiveness
- outrage and contempt
- outrage and vindictiveness
- malice and contempt
- malice and vindictiveness
- spite and contempt
- spite and vindictiveness
Both words in one sentence
- Played with in Wuthering Heights, in that most of the characters think Heathcliff and Cathy are a terrible match, even though most readers will agree that their trademark brand of selfishness, vindictiveness, contempt for others, and mutual obsession means they really are perfect for each other.
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