spites

spite

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Definitions of spites word

noun spites a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice. 1
noun spites a particular instance of such an attitude or action; grudge. 1
noun spites Obsolete. something that causes vexation; annoyance. 1
verb with object spites to treat with spite or malice. 1
verb with object spites to annoy or thwart, out of spite. 1
verb with object spites to fill with spite; vex; offend. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English; aphetic variant of despite

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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