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spite

Pronunciation: [spaɪt]

Word

Learn how to use spite in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset someone because you are angry or unhappy with them. It's when you do something mean just to make someone feel bad.

Example

He didn't want to hurt her, but she did it in spite of his warnings.

Example

It was not in spite that she helped him; she genuinely wanted to be nice.

Example

Why would anyone act out of spite instead of talking it out?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to intentionally do something to hurt or upset someone simply because you are angry at them. It's like doing something mean just to get back at someone.

Example

She decided to spite him by refusing to share her project ideas.

Example

He wouldn't spite his friend just to prove a point; he cared too much about their friendship.

Example

What did he do to spite her when they were fighting?

How to pronounce spite

Pronunciation: [spaɪt]

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