Definition of Vindictiveness

a strong desire for revenge or payback

Examples of Vindictiveness in a sentence

The therapist urged her client to resist vindictiveness and move past the need to seek revenge.  🔊

Vindictiveness led the bitter ex-wife to retaliate against her former husband.  🔊

The spiteful workers’ vindictiveness knew no bounds, as they tried to get back at their former boss.  🔊

Even though they wished for revenge, the politicians decided to put aside their vindictiveness for the good of the country.  🔊

My pastor preaches forgiveness of vindictiveness and encourages Christians to turn the other cheek instead of seeking retaliation.  🔊

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