Synonyms for spite

Synonyms for (noun) spite

Synonyms: spite, spitefulness, bitchiness, nastiness, cattiness

Definition: malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

Similar words: malevolence, malevolency, malice

Definition: the quality of threatening evil


Synonyms: malice, maliciousness, spite, spitefulness, venom

Definition: feeling a need to see others suffer

Similar words: malevolence, malignity

Definition: wishing evil to others


Synonyms for (verb) spite

Synonyms: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, wound, spite

Definition: hurt the feelings of

Usage: She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego

Similar words: kindle, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, arouse, raise, provoke

Definition: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Usage: arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy


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