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despiteful

adjective
de·​spite·​ful | \ di-ˈspÄ«t-fÉ™l How to pronounce despiteful (audio) \

Definition of despiteful

: expressing malice or hate
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Other Words from despiteful

despitefully \ di-​ˈspÄ«t-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce despitefully (audio) \ adverb
despitefulness noun

Examples of despiteful in a Sentence

despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit

First Known Use of despiteful

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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