Despite
Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Versus and despite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Versus" instead a preposition "Despite".
Versus
Despite and versus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despite" instead a preposition "Versus".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Sherman was also an example, despite its (generally undeserved) reputation as being cannon fodder versus German tanks.
Source: Lightning Bruiser / Real Life -
Despite admiring his abilities, Hitler had Rundstedt recalled for his insubordination (to what extent he was genuinely mad with Rundstedt versus merely having an image to uphold is anyone's guess) and given the relatively cushy job of building fortifications along the French coastline.
Source: Characters / Nazi Germany - This trope is why the Order Versus Chaos Blood War between Devils and Demons has been in stalemate for Eons, despite the fact that the demons of the Abyss outnumber the armies of Hell by almost a hundred to one.
Source: Sanity Has Advantages
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