Malice and Vindictiveness

Malice

Malice noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.
Usage example: there was no reason other than pure malice to spread such disgusting lies all over campus

Vindictiveness is a synonym for malice in spite topic. In some cases you can use "Vindictiveness" instead a noun "Malice", when it comes to topics like hate, spitefulness.

Nearby Word: malicious

Vindictiveness

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

Malice is a synonym for vindictiveness. You can use "Malice" instead a noun "Vindictiveness".

Both words in one sentence

  • Beware the Silly Ones However, if you touch something they care about, they instantly turn into something Mother Nature herself couldn't rival in vindictiveness and malice.
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