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spiteful - showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; a despiteful fiend; a truly spiteful child; a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment. despiteful, vindictive.
Full Definition of VINDICTIVE. 1. a: disposed to seek revenge: vengeful b: intended for or involving revenge. 2. : intended to cause anguish or hurt: spiteful.