as in malice
the desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm
spread cruel lies out of pure spite
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
sometimes, I swear, she keeps doing that just to spite me
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Recent Examples of spite
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In spite of the global uncertainty, Napoleone said more than 700 exhibitors have already committed to be part of the show, 43 percent of which are international.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
In effect, Trump is cutting off America's nose to spite its face, weakening its own economic position while strengthening global competitors.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
And in spite of the blood and the gore, medical shows are distinctly comforting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In spite of the global uncertainty, Napoleone said more than 700 exhibitors have already committed to be part of the show, 43 percent of which are international.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Verb
In the jaw-dropping final episode, Kimmie − a survivor of human trafficking and abuse − makes a major play by agreeing to marry the head of the household, Horace, who is hospitalized, and makes a quick decision to spite his family.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
In effect, Trump is cutting off America's nose to spite its face, weakening its own economic position while strengthening global competitors.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spite
Noun
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Colt has been indicted on 55 felony counts, including four counts of malice murder, according to court documents, and has pleaded not guilty.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Without it, little remained but his malice, his pettiness, and his insatiable appetite for revenge.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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At another point, he’s forced to fight while on a psychedelic trip after ingesting toad venom.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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For example, in Papua New Guinea, most of the snakes produce neurotoxic venom.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Aggressive or improper neck manipulation can irritate or compress nerves in your cervical spine, causing pain, numbness, muscle weakness, or tingling that radiates into your shoulders, arms, or hands.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Is the austerity of her work simply regurgitated cruelty?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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His father, Colin Gray, 54, has been indicted on 29 felonies including two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter and eight counts of cruelty to children.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Spite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spite. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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