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despiteful
adjective
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
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adjective
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
“a despiteful fiend”
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a despiteful fiend
a truly spiteful child
a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
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