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despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/noun2 syllables

Despite means: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.

Synonyms for despite12

noun, as in lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

contempt, disdain, scorn

also used for despite

in spite of, maugre, with, for all, irrespective of, notwithstanding, regardless of, without considering, without regard for

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What does despite mean?2

noun

1

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike“he was held in contempt”

2

contemptuous disregard“she wanted neither favor nor despite”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with despite?47

three syllables

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All 47 rhymes for despite, grouped by syllable

Despite in a sentence

  • Despite the importance of sleep, its purpose is a mystery.Swift
  • Despite the fact times changed, he maintains his revolutionary ideas.JLGQ_
  • Despite adversity, the ingenious man achieved worldwide fame.fishda
  • Whoa, if we keep chatting, despite actually arriving early, we'll end up late!fcbond
  • Despite having lived near the sea, she still cannot swim.Objectivesea
  • Despite their bulk and weight, hippos can swim rapidly.Adelpa
  • Despite his wealth, he is not at all happy.kuma
  • Despite his young age, he did a very good job.FeuDRenais

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Forms of despite

as a noun

plural
despites