grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
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backlash -
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.
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wrath -
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.
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gnash -
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.
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besmirch -
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something
The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.
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spiteful -
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
He was so angry when he was fired, that he did the spiteful act of deleting the files just before he left.
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sever -
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.
After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.
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slam -
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
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outcry -
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.
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livid -
Furiously angry
After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.
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furious -
Being full of intense anger
Bill was furious that the electric company shut off his electricity by mistake even though he had paid the bill.
