—n.
1 ill will, malice towards a person (did it from spite).
2 a grudge.
—v.tr. thwart, mortify, annoy (does it to spite me).
Phrases and idioms:
in spite of notwithstanding. in spite of oneself etc. though one would rather have done otherwise.
Etymology: ME f. OF despit DESPITE
Useful english dictionary. 2012.