Spited: meaning, definitions and examples
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spited
[ spaɪtəd ]
feeling hurt
Spited refers to the act of deliberately hurting someone or showing ill will toward them, often in a manner intended to make them unhappy or revengeful. This term is derived from the notion of spite, which is characterized by malicious intent and the desire to harm or annoy others. When someone is spited, it often implies that their actions were motivated by a personal grievance or a desire for retribution. This term can be used to describe both minor grievances and more significant acts of revenge.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was spited by her former friend’s betrayal.
- He spited his rivals by outshining them.
- They decided to spite him after the argument.
- Spiting them only led to more conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "spited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprezado
🇮🇳 नफरत किया गया
🇩🇪 verachtet
🇮🇩 dihina
🇺🇦 презирствований
🇵🇱 pogardzany
🇯🇵 軽蔑された
🇫🇷 méprisé
🇪🇸 despreciado
🇹🇷 hor görülmüş
🇰🇷 경멸당한
🇸🇦 محتقر
🇨🇿 přehlížený
🇸🇰 pohrdaný
🇨🇳 被轻视
🇸🇮 zaničevan
🇮🇸 fyrirlitinn
🇰🇿 құрметтелмеген
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 təhqir olunmuş
🇲🇽 menospreciado
Etymology
The word 'spite' originated from the Old French term 'espite', which means 'revenge' or 'animosity', and can be traced further back to the Latin 'inimitatia', meaning 'remarkable' or 'notable'. The emotional element of the term emphasizes a sense of lingering resentment or an urge to retaliate. Over centuries, the meaning evolved into a more direct association with malicious intent, particularly aimed at causing distress or hurt to another individual. As the language developed, the variations of the term began to appear in different contexts, expanding from purely revenge to encompass broader emotional states tied to anger and hurt feelings. The verb form 'to spite' emerged significantly in English literature and speech, illustrating the human tendency to engage in actions driven by negative emotions.