Despite Synonyms

dĭ-spīt
The disposition boldly to defy or resist authority or an opposing force
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. contempt
  2. contumacy
  3. defiance
  4. recalcitrance
  5. recalcitrancy
The feeling of despising
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. contempt
  2. disdain
  3. scorn
  4. despisal
An act that offends a person's sense of pride or dignity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. affront
  2. contumely
  3. indignity
  4. insult
  5. offense
  6. outrage
  7. slight
Synonyms:
(Preposition)
  1. in-spite-of
  2. although
  3. in defiance of
  4. even with
  5. regardless

Words Related to Despite

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. notwithstanding
  2. resist
  3. respect
  4. attack
  5. spite-of
  6. because-of
  7. owing-to
  8. due-to
  9. coupled with
  10. in-view-of
  11. amid
  12. belie
  13. on-account-of

Despite Sentence Examples

  • Despite her fear, she wrapped her arms around him.

  • He appeared relaxed, despite the danger.

  • Our vacation was a lot of fun, despite the cold weather.

  • Despite the water, her mouth was dry and aching almost to the point of pain.

  • It gave off heat despite the black flames.

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