Definitions

spite

[spahyt] / spaɪt /

NOUN

hateful feeling

Synonyms

STRONG

acrimony animosity antipathy contempt despite enmity gall grudge hate hatred malevolence malice maliciousness malignity nastiness peeve pique rancor resentment revenge spitefulness spleen umbrage vengeance vengefulness venom vindictiveness

WEAK

bad blood harsh feeling ill will

Antonyms

STRONG

admiration affection approval benevolence forgiveness good will happiness kindness liking love loving pardon pleasure regard respect sympathy

VERB

offend, hurt

Synonyms

STRONG

annoy begrudge beset crab discomfit gall grudge harass harm injure needle nettle persecute pique provoke vex

WEAK

cramp style get even hang up louse up put out upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist delight fix help make happy mend please soothe

WEAK

forgive love

Example Sentences

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The midfielder has excelled from a personal perspective in spite of Forest's struggles this season.

From BBC

Betsie’s graduation from secondary school in spite of the months missed with illness.

From Literature

Lloyd was interested in spite of himself as Charlie strolled into the crick, following a line.

From Literature

“In spite of all that, we’ve begun to make progress. Look here at our neighborhood.”

From Literature

In spite of all this I need to tell him what happened with Mr. Dannenberg.

From Literature