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despitefully

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de·spite·ful  (d-sptfl)
adj.
Full of malice; spiteful.
de·spiteful·ly adv.
de·spiteful·ness n.
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Adv.1.despitefully - in a maliciously spiteful manner; "pray for them that despitefully use us"
spitefully


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I know it is my duty to "pray for them that despitefully use me;" and therefore, hard as it is, I shall still try to pray for these fumigating, maccaroni-stuffing organ- grinders.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Nay, Alleyne, it were a cruel kindness, and you have been too good and true a friend to me that I should use you despitefully.
The White Company by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you.
Jane Eyre by Bronte, Charlotte View in context
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