spite


Definition: Meaning of, spite in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / spʌɪt /

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  1. in spite of something without being affected or prevented by something [=  despite]
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  2. a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset people, for example because you are JEALOUS or think you have been unfairly treated
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  3. in spite of yourself if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
spite spited spited
Present Participle Third Person Singular
spiting spites
[transitive only in infinitive]
  1. to deliberately annoy or upset someone
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spite used in phrases