spite
ful
Comparative
more spiteful
Superlative
most spiteful
1
showing a desire to harm, annoy, or hurt someone on purpose
- Despite being friends for years, Lisa couldn't understand why Sarah made spiteful comments about her achievements.
- Tom's spiteful actions, like spreading rumors, were a result of jealousy towards his co-worker's success.
- Jenny's spiteful attitude emerged when she felt overlooked for a promotion at work.
- Susan gave a spiteful glare to her friend who won the contest instead of her.
- Tom spread spiteful rumors about his colleague to damage their reputation.
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