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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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It’s radical to love someone because they’re honest, not in spite of their honesty.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

In spite of all this, MLB is thriving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s also in spite of recent estimates that pin the cost of the war, which is supposed to end soon, at “only” about $1 billion to $2 billion a day.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Yet the Alley persists in spite of all this.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Jonesy keeps staring with her mouth open, and finally a laugh comes out in spite of herself.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.