Synonyms for

Spiteful

Verb / ˈspaɪtfʌl / Another word for spiteful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing or caused by malice or ill will; malicious; full of spite

Synonyms & similar words

vindictive despiteful malicious vindictive mean hateful nasty unpleasant malevolent catty spiteous bitter resentful vengeful wicked rancorous hateful maleficent ill-natured unkind pique resent

Example sentences

  1. She gave me a spiteful look.
  2. The spiteful neighbor spread rumors about the family next door.
  3. The spiteful comments hurt her feelings.
  4. He felt spiteful towards his ex-girlfriend after she cheated on him.
  5. The boss gave a spiteful review to the employee she didn't like.

Quotes

  • Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love. Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.
  • No one ever became bitter by being too kind. Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean. The spiteful man will do anything to hurt others, even if it means hurting himself in the process.
  • We are not defined by our past, but by the lessons we learn from it. Forgiveness is the key to unlocking the chains of resentment and spiteful behavior.

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