What does SPITE mean?

Parts of Speech

Spite is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, spite means a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone. As a verb, spite means to deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

Pronunciations

US: /spaɪt/

UK: /spaɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word spite originated from the Old Norse word "spīta" which means "taunt." It was first used in the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a desire to hurt or annoy someone, often out of anger or resentment.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for spite as a noun include malice, animosity, and grudge. As a verb, synonyms include annoy, vex, and provoke.

Related Words

Related five letter words include:

• Spice
• Spike
• Split
• Spine
• Spray

Example Sentences

As a noun:

1. She did it out of spite.
2. He said it with spite in his voice.
3. She had a spiteful streak that made her difficult to work with.

As a verb:

1. He was just trying to spite her.
2. She did it to spite him.
3. Hes always trying to spite his critics.