Despite (?), n. [OF. despit, F. dépit, fr. L. despectus contempt, fr. despicere. See Despise, and cf. Spite, Despect.] 1. Malice; malignity; spite; malicious anger; contemptuous hate.
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With all thy despite against the land of Israel. Ezek. xxv. 6.
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2. An act of malice, hatred, or defiance; contemptuous defiance; a deed of contempt.
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A despite done against the Most High. Milton.
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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.]
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Despite, prep. In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices.

Syn. -- See Notwithstanding.
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