Abuse and Despite

Abuse

Abuse noun - Harsh insulting language.

Despite and abuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Despite" instead a noun "Abuse".

Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

Despite

Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: pointedly ignored his false friend out of despite

Abuse and despite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abuse" instead a noun "Despite".

Both words in one sentence

  • Despite the fact that Paula apparently had had it with his abuse, and despite the fact that the book even had an Author Filibuster on Domestic Abuse, Paula went back to Karl!
  • Useful Notes / Amakusa Shiro Despite Naozumi's abuse of him, Shirou treated him gently and tried to reason with him instead, in hopes to make him an ally of the oppressed Christians and help him be redeemed.
  • Visual Novel / Kara no Shoujo She doesn’t die, but she’s left brain damaged from lack of oxygen and despite the obvious signs of abuse, Yaginuma’s father still got away with it.
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