Despite and Ridicule

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

Ridicule noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.

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Despite and ridicule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despite" instead a noun "Ridicule".

Nonetheless, despite all the ridicule she receives and her general lack of success as a superheroine, she proves to be a Determinator who refuses to quit.

Source: Damsel in Distress
Despite winning the Scottish 3rd Division, very comfortably, every draw or loss was met with ridicule.

Source: Useful Notes / Scottish Premier League
Jimmy Carter has frequently faced ridicule for being "soft" or "wimpy", despite having served as a submariner in the early years of the Cold War.

Source: What Measure Is a Non-Badass?

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