Despiteful and Malefic

Despiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Malefic and despiteful are semantically related In some cases you can use "Malefic" instead an adjective "Despiteful".

Malefic adjective - Having or exerting a malignant influence.

Despiteful and malefic are semantically related in hurtful topic. Sometimes you can use "Despiteful" instead an adjective "Malefic".