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spiteful remark

[ˈspaɪtfəl rɪˈmɑːrk]
nounpl: spiteful remarks
comentário malicioso
1. A cruel or unkind comment made with the intention to hurt someone's feelings or damage their reputation
Her spiteful remark about his appearance left him feeling humiliated.
Seu comentário malicioso sobre a aparência dele o deixou humilhado.
2. A cutting or venomous statement motivated by malice or ill will
He couldn't resist making a spiteful remark during the meeting.
Ele não resistiu em fazer um comentário maldoso durante a reunião.
NYC Slang
low blow
Synonyms
malicious commentcutting remarknasty commentunkind remarkvenomous commentbarbed comment
Antonyms
kind remarkcomplimentflattering commentpraiseencouragement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário malicioso
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
observação maldosa
Alternative term, equally used
Portugal
comentário venenoso
Common usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
observação spiteful
Direct borrowing also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

to throw a spiteful remark at someone
to make a cutting remark
to take a dig at someone
backhanded compliment
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