Contempt
Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: my undying contempt for people who abuse animals
Despite is a synonym for contempt in respect topic. In some cases you can use "Despite" instead a noun "Contempt", when it comes to topics like disdain, scorn, revolt, resist. popular alternative
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
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Despite displaying outright contempt for the other members of the alliance, he admits that he does respect them.
- Instead, Dracula admits that despite his contempt for many of his foes, he nevertheless does have some small measure of respect for Jonathan Harker, who — while not the smartest or most able of men — is nevertheless a brave and respectable opponent.
Source: Literature / The Dracula Tape -
Similarly, he's a secret fan of Action Bastard, despite his overt contempt for it.
Source: Manga / Crayon Shin-chan
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