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spite in Malay

dendam

/spaɪt/

spite in Malay: dendam. In English, spite means ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice.

Malay words for spite

ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure
dendam

English meaning of spite

  1. noun Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice.
  2. noun Vexation; chagrin; mortification.
  3. verb To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.
  4. verb To be angry at; to hate.

Full definition of spite

spite in a sentence

  • He was so filled with spite for his ex-wife, his brother was afraid of what he might do.
  • They did it just for spite.
  • She soon married again, to spite her ex-husband.

Synonyms of spite

All synonyms of spite

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Questions about spite in Malay

What is the meaning of spite in Malay?
Spite in Malay is dendam.
Apakah maksud spite dalam bahasa Melayu?
Spite: dendam.
What does spite mean in English?
Spite means ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice.

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