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DESPITEFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Example:
a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
Synonyms:
despiteful; spiteful; vindictive
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Similar:
malicious (having the nature of or resulting from malice)