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vindictive

vindictive is a synonym of vengeful

adjective [ vin-dik-tiv ]

vindictive is another word for vengeful

Vengeful describes someone who desires vengeance or something that shows that desire (He was vengeful toward those who betrayed him).

Vindictive describes someone who is generally inclined to seek revenge or something that stems from that inclination (a vindictive person who acted out of spite).

Vengeful and vindictive both describe people who seek revenge or their actions in doing so (vindictive messages; vengeful attacks).

Vengeful is more intense than vindictive, suggesting a more powerful feeling or a need for particularly destructive revenge.

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dispassionately

adverb [ dis-pash-uh-nit-lee ]

dispassionately is another word for objectively

✅ To do something objectively means to do it in a way that isn’t influenced by your personal feelings (We need someone who can look at the problem objectively).

✅ To do something dispassionately means to do it in an impartial or calm way, without passion or feeling (The clerk responded dispassionately to her complaint).

Objectively and dispassionately both mean to do something in an impartial way.

Objectively strongly suggests impartiality and balance, whereas dispassionately suggests a lack of engagement or care.

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magnetic

magnetic is a synonym of charismatic

adjective [ mag-net-ik ]

magnetic is another word for charismatic

Charismatic refers to having charisma, a personal quality that allows someone to have influence over or charm others (a charismatic lead singer).

Magnetic refers to having the power to attract or charm people (a magnetic salesperson).

Charismatic and magnetic both describe people who are charming.

Charismatic can suggest having power over people because of charm (They loved listening to him because he was so charismatic), while magnetic suggests a power of attraction that is irresistible (her magnetic stage presence).

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