spite

Used to emphasize that an action is motivated solely by malice.

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

Malice directed towards a specific individual due to personal reasons.

Indicates that the motivation for an action is spite.

Describes the manner in which something is said or done, indicating malice.

Indicates the target of the malicious feeling.

Indicates the target of the malicious feeling (chiefly AmE).

To have a strong feeling of malice or ill will.

To experience the emotion of spite towards someone or something.

To express or release one's feelings of malice, often on someone or something.