spite

noun B2

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

Did he act out of spite or was it accidental ?
He acted out of spite to harm the company's reputation .
He acted out of spite to hurt his friend's feelings .
He did it out of spite , just to annoy her .

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