Grudge and Vindictiveness

Grudge

Grudge noun - A deep-seated ill will.
Usage example: there's been a grudge between the two families for years

Vindictiveness and grudge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vindictiveness" instead a noun "Grudge".

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

Vindictiveness

Vindictiveness noun - A malevolent desire for revenge.
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Grudge and vindictiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grudge" instead a noun "Vindictiveness".
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