Cool MateMeaning of Spite
a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset somebody
In simple words: A feeling of wanting to hurt someone because you are angry.
Spite in a sentence
- She refused to help him out of spite.
- Out of spite, he ignored all her messages.
- The decision was made purely in spite of common sense.
- He acted out of spite, not caring about the consequences.
- She kept the door locked out of spite after their argument.
How to use Spite
Use 'spite' when someone does something to intentionally hurt or annoy another person. It is often used in negative contexts, such as spiteful behavior, and is not typically used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
spite + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'spike' — imagine someone spiking a football out of anger.
Related words
Collocations with Spite
Opposites of Spite
- kindness
- benevolence
- forgiveness
Common mistakes with Spite
- Confused with 'spiteful' as a noun.
- Using 'in spite' incorrectly in phrases.
- Overusing it in positive contexts.
Spite appears in
Spite in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حقد، ضغينة
شعور بالرغبة في إيذاء شخص ما لأنك غاضب منه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রতিহিংসা
রাগ করে কাউকে আঘাত করার ইচ্ছা।
- GermanDeutsch
Bosheit, Groll
Das Gefühl, jemanden verletzen zu wollen, weil man wütend ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Rencor, Maldad
Ganas de hacerle daño a alguien porque estás enfadado.
- Persianفارسی
کینه، لج، غرض، بدجنسی
یه حسی که از عصبانیت میخوای به یکی آسیب بزنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Vengeance
Une envie de faire du mal à quelqu'un parce qu'on est en colère.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदला, द्वेष
किसी को चोट पहुँचाने की इच्छा की भावना क्योंकि आप नाराज़ हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ripicca
La voglia di far male a qualcuno perché si è arrabbiati.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vingança, Rancor
Um sentimento de querer magoar alguém porque você está com raiva.
- RussianРусский
злость, злоба
Чувство желания навредить кому-то, потому что ты зол.
- Urduاردو
بدخواهی، کینہ
کسی کو تکلیف پہنچانے کا احساس کیونکہ آپ ناراض ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
恶意, 故意刁难
因为生气而想伤害别人的感觉。
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- Malice
- Hostility
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Spite
What does Spite mean?
A feeling of wanting to hurt someone because you are angry.
What is the definition of Spite?
a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset somebody
How do you use Spite in a sentence?
She refused to help him out of spite.
Can you give another example of Spite?
Out of spite, he ignored all her messages.
What are synonyms for Spite?
Common alternatives include malice, resentment, animosity, hostility, ill will.
What is the opposite of Spite?
Opposite meanings include kindness, benevolence, forgiveness.
What words go with Spite?
It commonly pairs with pure, sheer, personal, be full of, feel, vent, out of spite, with spite, spite towards/toward.
What are common mistakes when using Spite?
Confused with 'spiteful' as a noun. Using 'in spite' incorrectly in phrases. Overusing it in positive contexts.
How do you pronounce Spite?
US: /["/spaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/spaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spite?
Use 'spite' when someone does something to intentionally hurt or annoy another person. It is often used in negative contexts, such as spiteful behavior, and is not typically used in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Spite?
"Spite" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.