释义 |
deˈspitefulness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being despiteful; contemptuousness, malicious feeling or action, cruelty.
1535Coverdale Ps. cxxii[i]. 4 Oure soule is fylled..with the despitefulnesse of the proud. ― Esther i. 18 Thus shall there aryse despytefulnes and wrath ynough. 1611Bible Wisd. ii. 19 Let vs examine him with despitefulnesse and torrture. 1633G. Herbert Temple, Sacrifice xxii, The Jews accuse me with despitefulnesse. |