SPITE


Meaning of SPITE in English

■ noun a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend.

■ verb deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend.

Phrases

in ~ of without being affected by the particular factor mentioned.

in ~ of oneself although one did not want or expect to do so.

Origin

ME: shortening of OFr. despit 'contempt', de~r 'show contempt for'.

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