despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/
preposition
  1. Without being affected by; in spite of.
    • Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time for family.
    • She finished the race despite her injury.
    • Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
noun
  1. Contemptuous treatment or behavior; insult.
    • The old king treated the messenger with despite.
    • He spoke of his rival with despite.
    • She felt the sting of their despite in every cold glance.
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