Synonyms 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

   Synonyms:
   notwithstanding, opposing, resisting

   Antonyms:
   concurrently, consentaneously, aiding, abetting

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms: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

Matched Categories

1. • Dislike
   • Disregard

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 4 votes

1. despitenoun

   Synonyms:
   malevolence, malignity, malice, spite

2. despitenoun

   Synonyms:
   defiance, opposition, contempt

3. despiteprep.

   Synonyms:
   notwithstanding, in spite of, in the face of, in the teeth of

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:1.0 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "despite":

   notwithstanding, although, though, while, spite, albeit, whilst

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1. Laurie Esau:

   But today, despite an influx of new residents into Montana over the last year, our labor force is some 10,000 workers smaller than it was before the pandemic.

2. Alena Yarmosky:

   Matthew Rushin was sentenced for 50 years, despite sentencing guidelines that call for a sentence of 2 years 7 months up to 6 years 4 months, governor Northam conditional pardon aligns Mr. Rushin's sentence with these sentencing guidelines.

3. Andrea Williams:

   Despite Francisco's best efforts to make good on his mistake, ICE has taken the position that even a misdemeanor DUI eligible for diversion is enough to end DACA status.

4. James Quincey:

   Despite Coke Zero enormous success, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar still represents a relatively small percentage of the trademark.

5. John Cornyn:

   Despite the games being played here, my Republican colleagues and I are working to put in the hard work that it takes to actually accomplish something and legislate.