despiteful | ||
1. | [ adjective ] showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite | |
Synonyms: | vindictive spiteful | |
Examples: | "a despiteful fiend" "a truly spiteful child" "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment" |
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Related terms: | malicious | |
Similar spelling: |
despitefully despite decapitate decapitated |