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spitefulness Synonyms

Another word for spitefulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being spiteful; petty malice, vindictiveness, or a deliberate desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

Usage Example

"The mediator noted that lingering spite between the two former business partners was delaying a fair settlement."

Strongest
spite
malice
vindictiveness
ill will
malevolence
Strong
rancor
meanness
venom
bitterness

Opposites of spitefulness

The opposite of spitefulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benevolence
kindness
goodwill
magnanimity
generosity
compassion
forbearance
See all opposites of spitefulness

• Nearby Words

spite
spiteful
spitefully
spitefulness
spitfire
spitter
spitting cobra

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spitefulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spitefulness
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