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English adjective: spiteful

1. spiteful showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite


SamplesA despiteful fiend.
A truly spiteful child.
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment.


Synonymsdespiteful, vindictive


Similarmalicious


Antonymsunmalicious









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