Synonyms of spite

44 similar words

Another word for spite is malice. Other synonyms of spite are wound, abuse, slur and disrespect.

Synonyms and similar words for spite

grudgeDeep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
rancorA feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.

affront
insult
misbid
abuseTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to...
burn slang
carry slang
cut down
disrespectTo show a lack of respect to someone or something.
dis informal
diss informalTo put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
give stickTo abuse, insult, or denigrate.
heckle
hurt someone's feelingsTo offend or emotionally hurt someone.
lapidate
qualifier
misrespectTo show improper respect to or for; disrespect.
offend
send UK, slang
scandalize
slag UK, slangTo talk badly about; to malign or denigrate (someone).
slag off slangTo talk insultingly to or about someone or something; usually one who is not present.
sledge Australia
slight
slurTo insult or slight.
sneap dialectal
woundTo hurt (a person's feelings).
misuse obsolete
scandal obsoleteTo scandalize; to offend.

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.
noun Vexation; chagrin; mortification.
verb To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.

What is another word for spite?: Spite has 44 synonyms on Word.ws, such as malice, wound, abuse, slur and disrespect.
What does spite mean?: 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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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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