SPITEFUL Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word spiteful. (close relations)
spitefulness
Best Alternative Words for SPITEFUL
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| malicious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having the nature of or resulting from malice | ||||||||
| vindictive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge • showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite | ||||||||
| catty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) adjective satellite • marked by or arising from malice | ||||||||
| malevolent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred • having or exerting a malignant influence | ||||||||
| nasty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • offensive or even (of persons) malicious adjective satellite • exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent • characterized by obscenity • disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter | ||||||||
| petty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) adjective satellite • inferior in rank or status • (informal) small and of little importance • contemptibly narrow in outlook | ||||||||
| resentful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will | ||||||||
| vengeful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | ||||||||
| venomous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom • marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful | ||||||||
| malignant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor) | ||||||||
| despiteful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite | ||||||||
