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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.
Meaning: Tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans. Synonyms: perfidious; punic; treacherous. Context examples: Punic faith / the perfidious Judas / the fiercest and most treacherous of foes / treacherous intrigues. Similar: unfaithful (not true to duty or obligation or promises)