Offend
Offend verb - Hurt the feelings of.
Spite is a synonym for offend in hurt someone's feelings topic. In some cases you can use "Spite" instead a verb "Offend".
Spite
Spite verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: sometimes, I swear, she keeps doing that just to spite me
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- In Runescape, Commander Zilyana is one of the bosses in God Wars Dungeon and her master, Saradomin, in spite of being the god of Order and Wisdom, is a ruthless tyrant who can be very cruel to those who offend his sense of pride.
Source: Light Is Not Good / Video Games
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