Synonym: contempt, disdain, scorn. Similar words: spite, in spite of, spit, hospital, desperate, jupiter, widespread, desperately. Meaning: [dɪ'spaɪt] 
n. 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard.
n. 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard. 
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31 Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
32 The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents.
33 Despite his apparent liberal views,(www.Sentencedict.com) he's really something of a puritan/he has a puritan streak.
34 Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
35 No witnesses to the accident have come forward yet, despite the police's appeal.
36 Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor.
37 Despite her criticisms, she is basically very fond of you.
38 Despite dire threats of violence from extremist groups, the protest passed off peacefully.
39 The peace dividend has not materialised despite military spending going down in most countries.
40 Despite its financial problems, the company is standing by the no-redundancy agreement.
41 Despite the large amount of blood, it was only a flesh wound.
42 Despite her earnest efforts, she could not find a job.
43 A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike.
44 Despite the adverse conditions(sentencedict.com), the road was finished in just eight months.
45 Despite the difficulty of the task,and the slowness of the progress,the workers continued to plug away at it manfully.
46 Despite pleas from his mother, the gunman refused to give himself up.
47 Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.
48 Despite occasional patches of purple prose, the book is mostly clear and incisive.
49 The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending.
50 Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects.
51 Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends.
52 Unemployment seems to be rising, despite repeated assurances to the contrary.
53 The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
54 Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
55 He was still full of optimism for the future despite his many problems.
56 Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement.
57 We knew she must be in pain, despite her stoic attitude.
58 Despite fierce competition she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships.
59 She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
60 Despite the vogue for so-called health teas, there is no evidence that they are any healthier.