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SPITEFULNESS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word spitefulness. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word spitefulness. (close relations)
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malice
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• the quality of threatening evil

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

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

bitterness
nounn
noun

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

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

hatred
nounn
noun

• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

malevolence
nounn
noun

• wishing evil to others

• the quality of threatening evil

rancor
nounn
noun

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

resentment
nounn
noun

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

vengefulness
nounn
noun

• a malevolent desire for revenge

vindictiveness
nounn
noun

• a malevolent desire for revenge

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

bitchiness
nounn
noun

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

cattiness
nounn
noun

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

maliciousness
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

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

Best Hypernyms For SPITEFULNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spitefulness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
malevolence malice animosity enmity grudge hostility malevolency malignity rancor resentment vindictiveness

Alternatives for MALICE

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