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English noun: despite

1. despite (feeling) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike


SamplesHe was held in contempt.
The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary.


Synonymscontempt, disdain, scorn


Broader (hypernym)dislike

2. despite (act) contemptuous disregard


SamplesShe wanted neither favor nor despite.


Broader (hypernym)disregard, neglect









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