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spiteful

spi·te·ful

UK/ˈspaɪtfʊl/ US/ˈspaɪtfʌl/ uncommon

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”

Origin

From Middle English spytefulle. By surface analysis, spite + -ful.

Related words

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