Virulence and Vindictiveness

Virulence

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.
Usage example: I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism

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

Nearby Word: virulent

Vindictiveness

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

Virulence and vindictiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Virulence" instead a noun "Vindictiveness".
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