Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A feeling of wanting to hurt or annoy someone, often because of being hurt or upset.
Spite
/spaɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
And he had been thrilled in spite of himself.
It is not from spite that it thunders."
You can not have any spite against Mr Twemlow!
Etymology:
The word ‘spite’ originated in the late 13th century from the Old French word despit, which signifies anger or scorn. It can be traced back to the Latin word ‘dispectus,’ meaning a looking down on or contempt.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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