Spite ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Spite ( noun )

1. A desire to harm or annoy someone.
2. Malice or ill will.
3. A feeling of anger or resentment towards someone.

Origin:

From old norse spīta, meaning 'ill will, malice'.

Examples:

1. She did it out of spite.
2. He acted with spite towards his ex-wife.
3. The comment was made with spite.
4. I couldn't believe the spite in her voice.

(As a verb)

Spite ( verb )

1. A desire to harm or annoy someone.
2. Malice or ill will.
3. A feeling of anger or resentment towards someone.

Origin:

From old norse spīta, meaning 'ill will, malice'.

Examples:

1. She did it out of spite.
2. He acted with spite towards his ex-wife.
3. The comment was made with spite.
4. I couldn't believe the spite in her voice.