Despiteful
Despiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit
Inimical and despiteful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inimical" instead an adjective "Despiteful".
Inimical
Inimical adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.
Usage example: received an inimical response rather than the anticipated support
Despiteful and inimical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despiteful" instead an adjective "Inimical".
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