Definition of Spiteful

1. Adjective. Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite. "A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment"

Exact synonyms: Despiteful, Vindictive
Similar to: Malicious
Derivative terms: Spitefulness, Spitefulness, Vindictiveness

Definition of Spiteful

1. a. Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious; as, a spiteful person or act.

Definition of Spiteful

1. Adjective. Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spiteful

1. malicious [adj -FULLER, -FULLEST] - See also: malicious

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiteful

spitball
spitballed
spitballing
spitbox
spitboxes
spitbug
spitbugs
spitchcock
spitchcocked
spitchcocking
spitchcocks
spitcher
spite
spited
spiteful (current term)
spitefull
spitefuller
spitefullest
spitefully
spitefulness
spitefulnesses
spiteless
spitelessly
spites
spitfire
spitfires
spitful
spitfuls
spiting

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