Meaning of the word spiteful in English

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spiteful

US /ˈspaɪt.fəl/
UK /ˈspaɪt.fəl/
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Adjective

1.

showing or caused by malice; malicious

Example:
Her spiteful comments hurt his feelings deeply.
He gave her a spiteful look before walking away.
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