2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spiteful \Spite"ful\, a.
Filled with or showing, spite; having a desire to vex,
annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious; as a spiteful person
or act --Shak. -- {Spite"ful*ly}, adv {Spite"ful*ness}, n.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
spiteful
adj 1: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated
by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful
child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for
resentment" [syn: {despiteful}, {vindictive}]
2: characterized by malice; "a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean
mood"; "told spiteful stories about the fat lady" [syn: {hateful},
{mean}]
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