vindicta

/vɪnˈdɪktə/

Definitions

1. noun

a desire for revenge

“After being wronged, she harbored a deep vindicta towards her former friend.”

2. noun

a spirit of revenge

“The vindicta that fueled her actions was a testament to the pain she felt.”

Synonyms

  • retribution
  • vengeance

Antonyms

  • forgiveness
  • mercy