Gloat and Schadenfreude

Gloat

Gloat noun - Malicious satisfaction.
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Schadenfreude and gloat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schadenfreude" instead a noun "Gloat".

Nearby Word: gloating

Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude noun - Delight in another person's misfortune.
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Gloat and Schadenfreude are semantically related. You can use "Gloat" instead a noun "Schadenfreude".
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