Definitions

spite

[spahyt] / spaɪt /

NOUN

hateful feeling

Synonyms

STRONG

acrimony animosity antipathy contempt despite enmity gall grudge hate hatred malevolence malice maliciousness malignity nastiness peeve pique rancor resentment revenge spitefulness spleen umbrage vengeance vengefulness venom vindictiveness

WEAK

bad blood harsh feeling ill will

Antonyms

STRONG

admiration affection approval benevolence forgiveness good will happiness kindness liking love loving pardon pleasure regard respect sympathy

VERB

offend, hurt

Synonyms

STRONG

annoy begrudge beset crab discomfit gall grudge harass harm injure needle nettle persecute pique provoke vex

WEAK

cramp style get even hang up louse up put out upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist delight fix help make happy mend please soothe

WEAK

forgive love

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But he added: "I've managed to do pretty well for myself in spite of my limitations."

From BBC

In spite of the increasing tools being used by repressive regimes, Woodward is surprisingly optimistic about the future of internet.

From BBC

“In spite of all that, we found a way to give our best in the most important moments.”

From Los Angeles Times

Vietnam has proved surprisingly resilient in spite of US levies many feared would crush its export-oriented growth model.

From Barron's

“You want to bet?” he muttered, in spite of his better judgment.

From Literature