Definition of spite
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: petty ill will or hatred with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart
2
: an instance of spite
in spite of
: in defiance or contempt of : without being prevented by
succeeded in spite of their opposition
spite
verb
spited; spiting
Definition of spite (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: to treat maliciously (as by shaming or thwarting)
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The first known use of spite was in the 14th century
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