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(), n.[OF. despit, F. dpit, fr. L. despectus contempt, fr. despicere. See Despise, and cf. Spite, Despect.] 1. Malice; malignity; spite; malicious anger; contemptuous hate. With all thy despite against the land of Israel. Ezek. xxv. 6. 2. An act of malice, hatred, or defiance; contemptuous defiance; a deed of contempt. A despite done against the Most High. Milton. In despite, in defiance of another's power or inclination. In despite of, in defiance of; in spite of. See under Spite. "Seized my hand in despite of my efforts to the contrary." W. Irving. In your despite, in defiance or contempt of you; in spite of you. [Obs.] Despite" (), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Despited; p. pr. & vb. n.Despiting.] [OF. despitier, fr. L. despectare, intens. of despicere. See Despite, n.] To vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh. Despite" prep.In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices. Syn. -- See Notwithstanding. スポンサード リンク
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