spite
Meaning
Spite refers to a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone, often driven by feelings of resentment or malice.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "spite" with "spiteful," which describes actions taken with the intention to harm.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
in spite of
spiteful remarks
out of spite
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