Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spite
noun / verb
/spaɪt/
Definition
A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
Examples
- She did it out of spite, wanting to make him feel bad.
- He spoke to her in spite, even though they were once friends.
- The spiteful remark hurt her feelings deeply.
Meaning
Spite refers to a feeling of malice or resentment towards someone, often leading to actions aimed at causing inconvenience or distress to that person.
Synonyms
- malice
- resentment
- animosity
- ill will
- vengefulness
