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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spahyt]
- /dɪˈspaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-spahyt]
- /dɪˈspaɪt/
Definitions of despites word
- preposition despites in spite of; notwithstanding. 1
- noun despites contemptuous treatment; insult. 1
- noun despites malice, hatred, or spite. 1
- verb with object despites Obsolete. to anger or annoy (someone) out of spite. 1
- idioms despites in despite of, in spite of; notwithstanding: He was tolerant in despite of his background and education. 1
- noun despites Third-person singular simple present indicative form of despite. 1
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Origin of despites
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; orig. in despite of; Middle English despit < Old French < Latin dēspectus view from a height, scorn, equivalent to dēspec-, variant stem of dēspicere (see despicable) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Parts of speech for Despites
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
despites popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
despites usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for despites
noun despites
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- mockery — ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
Antonyms for despites
noun despites
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
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