noun
despite
Scornful ill will toward someone
He speaks of his former rival with undisguised despite.
Etymology
Latin despicere meant to look down on. Despite names the contempt and hostile feeling directed toward someone regarded from that figuratively superior position.
More examples
- She feels nothing but despite for the man who betrayed her.
- His despite shows in every cruel remark about his neighbor.
- Years of despite poison their relationship.
Forms
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