Hostility and Vindictiveness

Hostility

Hostility noun - A deep-seated ill will.
Usage example: a lingering hostility between the two neighbors ever since since they had that property-line dispute

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

Nearby Word: hostile

Vindictiveness

Vindictiveness noun - A malevolent desire for revenge.
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Synonyms for Vindictiveness

Hostility and vindictiveness are semantically related. You can use "Hostility" instead a noun "Vindictiveness".
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