Definition of Spiteful

displaying an inclination to anger, harm, or defeat an individual

Examples of Spiteful in a sentence

Cathy used spiteful words to insult her rival.  🔊

When Kim received the spiteful telephone calls, she knew someone was trying to hurt her.  🔊

My spiteful ex-husband will do anything to prevent me from being happy.  🔊

Once the spiteful man was fired from his job, he refused to help his former employer train his replacement.  🔊

Can you believe the spiteful clerk rejected my form simply because I took her parking spot?  🔊

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