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despiteful

des·pi·te·ful

uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

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

  • “a despiteful fiend”
  • “a truly spiteful child”
  • “a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment”
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Origin

From despite + -ful.

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