spiteful (Meaning)
spiteful (s)
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Synonyms & Antonyms of spiteful
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Synonyms:
- envious
- disdainful
- evil
- hostile
- rancorous
- acrimonious
- devious
- inimical
- snakelike
- scathing
- unkind
- scurvy
- snotty
- scoundrelly
- snide
- vitriolic
- resentful
- mean-spirited
- disparaging
- opprobrious
- caustic
- baneful
- baleful
- jaundiced
- deprecating
- scornful
- acrid
- derogatory
- unkindly
- unloving
- contemptuous
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spiteful Sentence Examples
- The spiteful comment was intended to wound and humiliate her.
- His spiteful actions revealed a deep-seated resentment.
- The spiteful rumor spread like wildfire, damaging her reputation.
- The spiteful prank was a deliberate attempt to embarrass him.
- She couldn't resist a spiteful remark, even though she knew it would hurt his feelings.
- The spiteful gossip was designed to sow discord among the group.
- He was consumed by spiteful thoughts, which fueled his desire for revenge.
- The spiteful email was full of insults and accusations.
- She couldn't hide her spiteful glare as she watched him walk away.
- The spiteful act was a cruel and unjustifiable display of malice.
FAQs About the word spiteful
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
vicious, hateful,malicious, nasty, cruel, catty, harsh, despiteful, malign, vindictive
good, pleasant, sweet, good, compassionate, gracious, amiable, sympathetic, kind, compassionate
The spiteful comment was intended to wound and humiliate her.
His spiteful actions revealed a deep-seated resentment.
The spiteful rumor spread like wildfire, damaging her reputation.
The spiteful prank was a deliberate attempt to embarrass him.
