spite synonyms

spite

n.

umbrage, malice, malignity, resentment, ill will, hatred, contempt, harsh feeling, grudge, antipathy, enmity, animosity, rancor, venom, bad blood*; see also hate.

in spite of

nevertheless, in defiance of, despite; see notwithstanding.

Antonyms love*, sympathy*, affection.

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