Antonyms for despite
dɪˈspaɪtde·spite

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.5 / 6 votes

1. despiteprep

   Notwithstanding simply states that circumstances shall not be or have not been allowed to withstand; despite and in spite of refer primarily to personal and perhaps spiteful opposition; as, he failed notwithstanding his good intentions; or, he persevered in spite of the most bitter hostility. When despite and in spite of are applied to inanimate things, it is with something of personification; "in spite of the storm" is said as if the storm had a hostile purpose to oppose the undertaking.

   Synonyms:
   in spite of, notwithstanding, notwithstanding

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.4 / 7 votes

1. despite

   Antonyms:
   concurrently, consentaneously, aiding, abetting

   Synonyms:
   notwithstanding, opposing, resisting

Matched Categories

1. • Dislike
   • Disregard

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.3 / 4 votes

1. contempt, disdain, scorn, despitenoun

   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

   "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

   Synonyms:
   patronage, scorn, contempt, condescension, disdain, disrespect

2. despitenoun

   contemptuous disregard

   "she wanted neither favor nor despite"

   Synonyms:
   scorn, disdain, contempt

How to use despite in a sentence?

1. Dean Elgar:

   It was a convincing win for us, but we know there are a few red flags going into the second one. I think despite scoring 600-runs, we shouldn’t take the hard work of batting for granted. It was a good effort, but we are aware we faced a bowling attack hit by injuries.

2. Akhil Bery:

   Despite both countries' desire to avoid a major escalation, there remains a risk of tit-for-tat retaliatory action.

3. Chris Williamson:

   The Chris Williamson economy continues to run hot, despite a slower rate of expansion of business activity in November, growth remains above the survey's long-run pre-pandemic average as companies continue to focus on boosting capacity to meet rising demand.

4. White House:

   Refusing to evacuate to the rear despite his severe wounds, he directed the operation of his lone field piece continuing to fire in the face of the enemy, with the rebels within 100 yards of his position, Cushing was shot and killed during this heroic stand. His actions made it possible for the Union Army to successfully repulse the Confederate assault.

5. Christian Sulger-Buel:

   They had access to only basic primary colors and despite the fine lines in some of the paintings, only worked with large brushes.

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