English noun: despite | |||
1. | despite (feeling) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | ||
Samples | He was held in contempt. The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary. | ||
Synonyms | contempt, disdain, scorn | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dislike | ||
2. | despite (act) contemptuous disregard | ||
Samples | She wanted neither favor nor despite. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disregard, neglect | ||