HyperDic: despite

English > 2 senses of the word despite:
NOUNfeelingdespite, contempt, disdain, scornlack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
actdespitecontemptuous disregard
despite > pronunciation
Soundsdihspay't
Rhymesacolyte ... write: 181 rhymes with ayt...
English > despite: 2 senses > noun 1, feeling
Meaninglack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
Example "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
Synonymscontempt, disdain, scorn
BroaderdislikeA feeling of aversion or antipathy
Spanishdesdén, desecho, desprecio, menosprecio, vilipendio
Catalandesdeny, menyspreança, menyspreu, vilipendi
English > despite: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningcontemptuous disregard.
Example"she wanted neither favor nor despite"
Broaderdisregard, neglectWillful lack of care and attention
Spanishdesprecio

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