Anger resentment

Vengeful

Also known as spiteful, vindictive

Strength 4 of 4

Gripped by the wish to see someone suffer or pay for a hurt that still burns, with thoughts circling back to how to get even.

In the body

  • A tight, mirthless smile
  • Jaw locked tight
  • A restless, coiled energy
  • A knotted stomach

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

Softer and stronger

  1. Resentful
  2. Bitter
  3. Vengeful

Often confused with

Hostile

Hostile is a combative stance towards someone in the present; vengeful is the wish to make them pay for a past hurt.

See also