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SPITEFUL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word spiteful. (exact relations)
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Best Synonyms 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

Alternatives for MALICIOUS

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