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preposition

Despite prep. In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices.

Synonyms: See Notwithstanding.

noun

Despite n.

Malice; malignity; spite; malicious anger; contemptuous hate. "With all thy despite against the land of Israel."

An act of malice, hatred, or defiance; contemptuous defiance; a deed of contempt. "A despite done against the Most High."

In despite, in defiance of another's power or inclination.

In despite of, in defiance of; in spite of. See under Spite. "Seized my hand in despite of my efforts to the contrary."

In your despite, in defiance or contempt of you; in spite of you. (Obs.)

verb

Despite v. t. (past & past part. despited; pres. part. despiting) To vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously. (Obs.)

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Etymology of 'Despite'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Despite" Quotes from Famous Books

... James, wearied by several hours in the saddle, for it was his pleasure to hunt or horseback in Waltham forest and in other royal chases, had retired early to his bed chamber. He had eaten heartily, for despite his ungainly person the First of the Stuarts was a famous trenchman. Freed from his quilted clothes and mellow with strong wine, he admitted to his presence two ...

— The Fifth of November - A Romance of the Stuarts • Charles S. Bentley

... was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration. To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell. No sooner were the rites of hospitality ...

— Phelim O'toole's Courtship and Other Stories • William Carleton

... Hague in Holland for the toss about the Saar. The Saar had remained a European sore point despite a series of Franco-German "settlements" which never seemed to settle anything. Germany won the toss, and immediately, of her own free will, granted ...

— The Golden Judge • Nathaniel Gordon

... long years ago would have succumbed before the conflicting forces which then existed. And as succeeding years passed on, and the sun still shone upon the heads of the pioneers, it is worthy to note that, despite the difficulties which continually presented themselves, the little band multiplied, prospered, and evolved an ensample not too mean ...

— The Boer in Peace and War • Arthur M. Mann

... have felt the first time he did despite to nature and made this horrible meal; the first time he hungered for the living creature, and desired to feed upon the beast which was still grazing; when he bade them slay, dismember, and cut up the sheep which licked his hands. It is those who began these cruel feasts, not those who abandon ...

— Emile • Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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