(obsolete) In spite of.

(social evolution) Behaviours occurring among conspecifics that have a cost for the actor and a negative impact upon the recipient.

A building constructed or substantially modified to irritate neighbors or any other party with a stake in the surrounding land.

plural of spite house

Despite one's flaws or foibles. / Against one's initial plan or desire.

in someone's face; in defiance of opposition from someone

(idiomatic) To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.

present participle of cut off one's nose to spite one's face