Despiteful and Loving

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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

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Loving is an antonym for despiteful.

Loving adjective - Feeling or showing love.

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Despiteful is an antonym for loving.

Nearby Words: love, lover, loved, lovable, lovingly

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