What does "despecho" mean in English?

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Spanish

despecho

English

spite

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Alternative translations of "despecho"

resentment
spleen
chagrin
grudge

Examples of how to use "despecho" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo hizo por puro despecho.
English
He did it out of pure spite.
Spanish
Ella habló por despecho, no por verdad.
English
She spoke out of spite, not truth.
Spanish
Actuó con despecho después de la ruptura.
English
He acted out of spite after the breakup.
Spanish
Su carta fue escrita con despecho.
English
Her letter was written in spite.
Spanish
No actúes por despecho, piensa mejor.
English
Don't act out of spite, think it over.

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Lo hizo por puro despecho.

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