Antonyms for spite

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : spahyt

Phonetic Transcription : spaɪt

Definition of spite

Origin : c.1300, shortened form of despit "malice" (see despite). Corresponding to Middle Dutch spijt, Middle Low German spyt, Middle Swedish spit. Commonly spelled spight c.1575-1700. The verb is attested from c.1400. Phrase in spite of is recorded from c.1400.

noun hateful feeling
verb offend, hurt

Example sentences :

In spite of the wound he seized the musket and forcibly wrested it from our hero.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"In spite of all that, it may be true enough," returned the lawyer, composedly.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I'm afraid of myself, even in spite of our affairs being so bad.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

In spite of her calculations, in spite of her love of money, he could make her feel her weakness.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Therewith, spite of the wild dress, Dennet knew the eyes and the voice.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

He would take her in spite of that; overpower her; force her to go.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Percival was being forced to cheerfulness in spite of himself.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

In spite of his youth he was unquestionably the dominant spirit here.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

You ask me to marry you in spite of what you told me this afternoon?
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

"In spite of it and because of it," he said, drawing up a chair near to her.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Synonyms for spite

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