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vindictiveness

vin·dic·tive
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vin-dik-tiv]
    • /vɪnˈdɪk tɪv/
    • /vɪn.ˈdɪk.tɪv.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vin-dik-tiv]
    • /vɪnˈdɪk tɪv/

Definitions of vindictiveness word

  • adjective vindictiveness disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful: a vindictive person. 1
  • adjective vindictiveness proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit: vindictive rumors. 1
  • noun vindictiveness desire for revenge 1
  • noun vindictiveness The condition of being vindictive. 0
  • noun vindictiveness A malevolent desire for revenge. 0

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Origin of vindictiveness

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin vindict(a) vengeance + -ive

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Vindictiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vindictiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vindictiveness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vindictiveness

noun vindictiveness

  • bile — Bile is a liquid produced by your liver which helps you to digest fat.
  • biles — Physiology. a bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid, secreted by the liver, that aids in absorption and digestion, especially of fats.
  • counterinsurgency — action taken by a government to counter the activities of rebels, guerrillas, etc
  • counterplay — a positive or aggressive action by the defending side, esp in chess
  • despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.

Top questions with vindictiveness

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