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SPITE

(noun, verb, prep.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Spite.

How to pronounce spite:

US

Spite - as a noun

Feeling a need to see others suffer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malice10maliciousness17spitefulness17venom10

Malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitchiness17cattiness11nastiness9spitefulness17

Spite - as a verb

Hurt the feelings of

Example: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bruise8hurt7injure13offend13wound9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spite - as a preposition

Notwithstanding; despite.

Example Sentences

"He did it out of spite."
"She said it just to annoy me, out of pure spite."
"In spite of his success, he remained humble."
"She succeeded in spite of her difficult circumstances."
"He carried on with his mission in spite of the opposition."
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Word Game Points

Is SPITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SPITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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