despite

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despite
dɪˈspʌɪt Listen
Meanings
preposition
  • without being affected by; in spite of.
    E.g. he remains a great leader despite age and infirmity
noun
  • contemptuous treatment or behaviour; outrage.
    E.g. the despite done by him to the holy relics
  • contempt; disdain.
    E.g. the theatre only earns my despite

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