sheer spite

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

Similar to 'pure spite', emphasizing the complete and unadulterated nature of the malice.

spiteADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sheer

Examples (10)

  • It was an act of sheer spite to ruin her reputation.
  • His actions were driven by sheer spite, nothing more.
  • She refused to help him out of sheer spite.
  • The vandalism seemed to be motivated by sheer spite.
  • He couldn't understand the sheer spite that fueled their rivalry.
  • Her cutting remarks were born of sheer spite.
  • The decision was made with sheer spite in mind, not logic.
  • There was an undeniable element of sheer spite in his rejection.
  • To do such a thing required sheer spite.
  • The prank was carried out with sheer spite, causing unnecessary distress.