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SPITE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word spite. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word spite. (close relations)
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grudge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

verb

• bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

• accept or admit unwillingly

rancor
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

spitefulness
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

bitchiness
nounn
noun

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

bruise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

verb

• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

• hurt the feelings of

• break up into small pieces for food preparation

• damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure

cattiness
nounn
noun

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

hurt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

• a damage or loss

• the act of damaging something or someone

adjective satellite

• suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

• damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value

verb

• be the source of pain

• give trouble or pain to

• cause emotional anguish or make miserable

• cause damage or affect negatively

• hurt the feelings of

• feel physical pain

• be in pain

injure
verbv
verb

• cause injuries or bodily harm to

• hurt the feelings of

• cause damage or affect negatively

malice
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• the quality of threatening evil

maliciousness
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

nastiness
nounn
noun

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

• the quality of being highly unpleasant

offend
verbv
verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• hurt the feelings of

venom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)

• feeling a need to see others suffer

wound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

• a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)

• the act of inflicting a wound

adjective satellite

• put in a coil

verb

• cause injuries or bodily harm to

• hurt the feelings of

Best Hypernyms For SPITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
malevolence arouse elicit enkindle evoke fire kindle malevolency malice malignity provoke raise

Alternatives for GRUDGE

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