DESPITE, n.
1. Extreme malice violent hatred malignity malice irritated or enraged active malignity angry hatred.
With all thy despite against the land of israel. Ezekiel 25 .
2. Defiance with contempt, or contempt of opposition.
He will rise to fame in despite of his enemies.
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