Antonyms for de-spites


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-spahyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈspaɪt


Definition of de-spites

Origin :
  • c.1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).
  • The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
  • As in insult : noun hateful communication
  • As in malice : noun hate, vengefulness
  • As in scorn : noun contempt toward something
  • As in spite : noun hateful feeling
  • As in recalcitrance : noun defiance
  • As in recalcitrancy : noun defiance
  • As in contempt : noun disdain, disrespect
  • As in disdain : noun hate; indifference
  • As in ill will : noun bitter feeling

Synonyms for de-spites

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