I. ˈspīt noun
Etymology: Middle English, short for despite
Date: 14th century
1. : petty ill will or hatred with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart
2. : an instance of spite
Synonyms: see malice
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- in spite of
II. transitive verb
( spit·ed ; spit·ing )
Date: circa 1555
1.
a. : annoy , offend
b. : to fill with spite
2. : to treat maliciously (as by shaming or thwarting)