despiteful

From this their punishment, the heathens, who turned every thing into mockery, gave all Christians the despiteful name of Sarmentitii and Semaxii*.

If Hor or Horus was the sun at his height, he too had suffered despiteful usage from his enemies.

But when Theseus heard the story, he straightened himself up, so that he seemed taller than ever before; and as for his face, it was indignant, despiteful, bold, tender, and compassionate, all in one look.

"Heard you ever, my lords, a more despiteful and treasonable letter?"

Alas!" cried the king, "that you should ask me so despiteful a boon.