Abuse
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
Mutual synonyms
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!
Source: Why Would Anyone Take Him Back? -
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.
Source: Useful Notes / Amakusa Shiro -
She doesnt die, but shes left brain damaged from lack of oxygen and despite the obvious signs of abuse, Yaginumas father still got away with it.
Source: Visual Novel / Kara no Shoujo
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