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How to pronounce despite in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms contempt, disdain, scorn
Type of dislike


the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary.
Type Words
Type of disregard, neglect


she wanted neither favor nor despite.

Examples of despite

despite
Despite months of sluggish hiring, the economy is headed in the right direction.
From the dailyherald.com
Many smokers said they didn't mind having to light up outside, despite the cold.
From the stltoday.com
Viera trailed by 14 in the first half despite outgaining the Barracudas 146-115.
From the news-journalonline.com
It trailed a bit in 2010, despite continuing to post impressive earnings growth.
From the forbes.com
The Blazers were unable to hold on despite having the lead for most of the game.
From the sacbee.com
Despite those lofty numbers, he might not even be the A's most talented pitcher.
From the sacbee.com
Despite the fish's size, when left alone, it's surprisingly flavorful and dense.
From the denverpost.com
Wozniacki is somehow ranked No. 1 despite having never won a major championship.
From the sacbee.com
He also persevered despite repeated punishing hits from Chicago's stout defense.
From the online.wsj.com
More examples
  • Contempt: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
  • Contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite"
  • Despite is a metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was formed 1998. Their debut album, "In Your Despite" was released in Sweden in March 2009 by Tractor Productions . ...
  • Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred; Action or behaviour displaying such feelings; an outrage, insult; Evil feeling; malice, spite; in spite of
  • Prep without being affected by
  • Contemptuous defiance.