spiteful Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
despiteful; vindictive.
- a despiteful fiend
- a truly spiteful child
- a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
WordNet
Spite"ful adjective
Definitions
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious; Shak. --as, a .spiteful person or actSpite"ful*ly , adv.Spite"ful*ness , n.