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· Latin
dēspectum
2 English words descend from Latin
dēspectum
, most common first.
despite
In spite of, notwithstanding.
spite
Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice.