Synonyms for spite
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : spahyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : spaɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for spite Other synonyms for the word spite
- bad blood
- cramp style
- gall
- get even
- grudge
- hang up
- harass
- harm
- harsh feeling
- hate
- hatred
- ill will
- injure
- louse up
- malevolence
- malice
- maliciousness
- malignity
- needle
- nettle
- peeve
- persecute
- pique
- provoke
- put out
- rancor
- resentment
- revenge
- spitefulness
- spleen
- umbrage
- upset the apple cart
- vengeance
- vengefulness
- venom
- vex
- vindictiveness
Définition of spite
Origin :- c.1300, shortened form of despit "malice" (see despite). Corresponding to Middle Dutch spijt, Middle Low German spyt, Middle Swedish spit. Commonly spelled spight c.1575-1700. The verb is attested from c.1400. Phrase in spite of is recorded from c.1400.
- noun hateful feeling
- verb offend, hurt
- In spite of the wound he seized the musket and forcibly wrested it from our hero.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- "In spite of all that, it may be true enough," returned the lawyer, composedly.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- I'm afraid of myself, even in spite of our affairs being so bad.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- In spite of her calculations, in spite of her love of money, he could make her feel her weakness.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Therewith, spite of the wild dress, Dennet knew the eyes and the voice.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- He would take her in spite of that; overpower her; force her to go.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Percival was being forced to cheerfulness in spite of himself.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- In spite of his youth he was unquestionably the dominant spirit here.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- You ask me to marry you in spite of what you told me this afternoon?
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- "In spite of it and because of it," he said, drawing up a chair near to her.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
Antonyms for spite
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