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Term: Despitefully

Definition: (adverb) In a spiteful or malicious manner; with ill-will or animosity.

Sense 1: Despitefully as an adverb denotes the action done in a vindictive or resentful way.

Example Sentence: He refused to help them despitefully, knowing it would inconvenience them greatly.

Sense 2: Despitefully can also be used as an adverb to describe an action done with deliberate bad intentions or out of malice.

Example Sentence: She intentionally spread false rumors about her coworker, despitefully trying to ruin her reputation.

Sense 3: Despitefully can also be used to describe an action that is in opposition to what is right or fair.

Example Sentence: The judge ruled despitefully, disregarding all evidence presented by the defense.

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