despite as in 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
- contemptlack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous ; open disrespect for a person or thing ; a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- disdainlook down on with disdain; reject with contempt; lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- scornlook down on with disdain; reject with contempt; lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; open disrespect for a person or thing
despite as in contemptuous disregard
- "she wanted neither favor nor despite"