malevolence, malignity - wishing evil to others

malevolency, malice, malevolence - the quality of threatening evil

affront, diss, insult - treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"

arouse, elicit, evoke, provoke, enkindle, kindle, fire, raise - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

lacerate - deeply hurt the feelings of; distress; "his lacerating remarks"

sting - cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging; "His remark stung her"

abase, chagrin, humiliate, humble, mortify - cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"