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vindictiveness
/vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
noun
mściwość
Also
zawziętość(f)
Definition
The quality of having a strong desire for revenge or to harm someone who has harmed you.
Examples
His actions were driven by pure vindictiveness, not justice.
Jego działania były napędzane czystą mściwością, a nie sprawiedliwością.
The judge noted the defendant's lack of remorse and clear vindictiveness.
Sędzia zauważył brak skruchy i wyraźną mściwość oskarżonego.
Synonyms
Collocations
pure vindictivenessact of vindictivenessfueled by vindictiveness
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