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despite Antonyms

Opposite of despite

Because the opposite of despite shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

Without being affected or prevented by; in spite of.

Usage Example

"The outdoor concert went ahead as scheduled because of the heavy rain."

Strongest
because of
Strong
due to
owing to

• noun (Context 2)

Contemptuous treatment, malice, or active ill will (now chiefly archaic or literary, except in phrases like 'in despite of').

Usage Example

"The exiled nobleman bore the monarch's open respect with quiet dignity."

Strongest
respect
goodwill
Strong
benevolence
esteem

Similar words to despite

Words similar to despite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

in spite of
notwithstanding
spite
malice
contempt
regardless of
disdain
scorn
See all synonyms of despite

• Nearby Words

despicably
despise
despiser
despite
despondence
despondency
despondent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Despite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/despite
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