spite in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Spite refers to a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone, often leading to actions taken despite adverse circumstances or opposition.
Crossword clues for spite
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "spite".
- Desire to annoy or offend someone.
- Malicious intent to hurt others.
- Acting out of resentment and anger.
- Doing something to get back at someone.
- Feeling of ill will toward another person.
Spite sentence examples
- She decided to go to the party in spite of her friend's disapproval.
- He spoke harshly to her in spite of their long-standing friendship.
- In spite of the rain, the event was a resounding success.
- She finished the project early out of spite, wanting to prove her critics wrong.
- In spite of his previous failures, he never lost hope for the future.
- She canceled the dinner invitation out of spite.
- He spoke to her in a condescending tone, motivated by spite.
- In spite of the rain, they decided to go hiking.
- She achieved great success in her career, proving her detractors wrong in spite of their spiteful comments.
- His spite for the unfair treatment was evident in his actions.