Despiteful and Sympathetic
Opposite meaning words
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
Sympathetic is an antonym for despiteful.
Sympathetic
Sympathetic adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.
Despiteful is an antonym for sympathetic.
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