Spite
noun
A feeling of anger or hatred towards someone which makes you want to hurt them.
She revealed his secret out of sheer spite.
Often appears as...
- in spite of
- out of spite
noun
A desire to hurt or offend someone.
He left her in spite, not because he didn't love her.
Often appears as...
- pure spite
- sheer spite
verb
To deliberately annoy or hurt someone.
She spite him by telling his secrets to others.
Often appears as...
- spite someone
- spiteful action
preposition
Despite; even though.
In spite of the rain, the game continued.
Often appears as...
- in spite of
- despite of
noun
A feeling of anger or hatred towards someone which makes you want to hurt them.
She revealed his secret out of sheer spite.
Often appears as...
- in spite of
- out of spite
noun
A desire to hurt or offend someone.
He left her in spite, not because he didn't love her.
Often appears as...
- pure spite
- sheer spite
verb
To deliberately annoy or hurt someone.
She spite him by telling his secrets to others.
Often appears as...
- spite someone
- spiteful action
preposition
Despite; even though.
In spite of the rain, the game continued.
Often appears as...
- in spite of
- despite of
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emotion
Spite involves deep negative feelings toward another person.
She couldn't hide her spite for her rival, sneering whenever she spoke.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Harm
Acts done out of spite aim to cause distress or harm intentionally.
Cancelling the event on his birthday was an act done out of spite.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emotion
Spite involves deep negative feelings toward another person.
She couldn't hide her spite for her rival, sneering whenever she spoke.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Harm
Acts done out of spite aim to cause distress or harm intentionally.
Cancelling the event on his birthday was an act done out of spite.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emotion
Spite involves deep negative feelings toward another person.
She couldn't hide her spite for her rival, sneering whenever she spoke.
Pro Tip 2/2Intentional Harm
Acts done out of spite aim to cause distress or harm intentionally.
Cancelling the event on his birthday was an act done out of spite.
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The surprising habits of...
And sometimes, it's not in spite of those qualities but because of them that they succeed. So when you see those things, don't make the same mistake I did. Don't write them off. And when that's you, don't count yourself out either. Know that being quick to start but slow to finish can boost your creativity, that you can motivate yourself by doubting your ideas
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Photo Evidence: Glacier...
and because we're predicting warmer temperatures they may be particularly vulnerable to these changes they also have very specific food needs and the food changes for them could also influence their ability to thrive in spite of the fact that will be different in the future it's still going to be a
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How do solar panels...
In spite of these limitations, it actually would be possible to power the entire world with today's solar technology. We'd need the funding to build the infrastructure and a good deal of space. Estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands of square miles, which seems like a lot,
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Boniface Mwangi: The day...
Can I say one more thing? Yeah, of course. In spite of being arrested, beaten up, threatened, the moment I discovered my voice, that I could actually stand up for what I really believed in, I'm no longer afraid. I used to be called softy, but I'm no longer softy,
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How to spot a pyramid...
investing in multiple schemes, and losing money each time. In spite of all these factors, there are ways to spot a pyramid scheme. Time pressure is one red flag— be wary of directives to “act now or miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
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The dangers of mixing...
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What really matters at...
in what life you have left, like that snowball lasting for a perfect moment, all the while melting away. If we love such moments ferociously, then maybe we can learn to live well -- not in spite of death, but because of it.
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Heartbreaking! Ultimate...
Incredibly, in spite of the din and confusion, returning birds are able to find their nest and partners without any difficulty. And the reunion is always marked with a jubilant display.
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Democracy is a design...
but many of them had to be reminded to turn the ballot over then vote the second side in spite of there being a huge notice at the bottom of the ballot that said vote
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Larry Smith: Why you...
One was a missed opportunity. But then, there are some of you who, in spite of all these excuses, you will find, you will find your passion. And you'll still fail.
Video examples
The surprising habits of...
And sometimes, it's not in spite of those qualities but because of them that they succeed. So when you see those things, don't make the same mistake I did. Don't write them off. And when that's you, don't count yourself out either. Know that being quick to start but slow to finish can boost your creativity, that you can motivate yourself by doubting your ideas
Video examples
Photo Evidence: Glacier...
and because we're predicting warmer temperatures they may be particularly vulnerable to these changes they also have very specific food needs and the food changes for them could also influence their ability to thrive in spite of the fact that will be different in the future it's still going to be a
Video examples
How do solar panels...
In spite of these limitations, it actually would be possible to power the entire world with today's solar technology. We'd need the funding to build the infrastructure and a good deal of space. Estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands of square miles, which seems like a lot,
Video examples
Boniface Mwangi: The day...
Can I say one more thing? Yeah, of course. In spite of being arrested, beaten up, threatened, the moment I discovered my voice, that I could actually stand up for what I really believed in, I'm no longer afraid. I used to be called softy, but I'm no longer softy,
Video examples
How to spot a pyramid...
investing in multiple schemes, and losing money each time. In spite of all these factors, there are ways to spot a pyramid scheme. Time pressure is one red flag— be wary of directives to “act now or miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Video examples
The dangers of mixing...
In spite of the dizzying number of possible interactions, most of the dangerous interactions with commonly used drugs are well known. And new developments in science are helping us keep better track of drug interactions than ever.
Video examples
What really matters at...
in what life you have left, like that snowball lasting for a perfect moment, all the while melting away. If we love such moments ferociously, then maybe we can learn to live well -- not in spite of death, but because of it.
Video examples
Heartbreaking! Ultimate...
Incredibly, in spite of the din and confusion, returning birds are able to find their nest and partners without any difficulty. And the reunion is always marked with a jubilant display.
Video examples
Democracy is a design...
but many of them had to be reminded to turn the ballot over then vote the second side in spite of there being a huge notice at the bottom of the ballot that said vote
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
One was a missed opportunity. But then, there are some of you who, in spite of all these excuses, you will find, you will find your passion. And you'll still fail.
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French Author
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.
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Irish Playwright
All my life affection has been showered upon me, and every forward step I have made has been taken in spite of it.
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American Actor
Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.
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Clergyman
Everything in life is speaking in spite of its apparent silence.
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American Dancer
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John Negroponte
American Diplomat
Those of us who actually were working in the region at the time will point out how strongly committed we were to supporting the democratic process and encouraging elections, in spite of the fact that a war was going on in several of these countries.
Quote examples
Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
I'm really big on the gym and yoga. I'm at the gym at least six days. That is just getting there and creating those endorphins and sweating. And that routine also keeps me grounded in spite of whatever my life looks like.
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Ibrahim Babangida
Nigerian Statesman
The reason is that till date, in spite of advances in information technology and strategies of information, the written word in the form of books still remains one of humanity's most enduring legacies.
Quote examples
Hale White
British Writer
When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger.
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Jacky Ickx
Belgian Driver
That is why, as soon as I felt a real attraction for my first passion which was the motorcycle, and in spite of the danger it could represent, they encouraged me.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
All my life affection has been showered upon me, and every forward step I have made has been taken in spite of it.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.
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Hazrat Inayat Khan
Clergyman
Everything in life is speaking in spite of its apparent silence.
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Gelsey Kirkland
American Dancer
I danced with passion to spite the music.
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