Maleficence and Vindictiveness

Maleficence

Maleficence noun - Doing or causing evil.

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

Nearby Word: maleficent

Vindictiveness

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