Despite
Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Whereas and despite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whereas" instead a conjunction "Despite".
Whereas
Whereas conjunction - For the reason that.
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Synonyms for Whereas
Despite and whereas are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despite" instead a conjunction "Whereas".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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However, Bourne, despite everything that has happened to him, remains a force of good, whereas Arkadin became a terrorist.
Source: Literature / The Bourne Series - Also, in the original, despite the distrust he faces, Klaatu still believes in human goodness, whereas in the remake, Klaatu is as distrustful of humans as they are of him.
Source: Broken Aesop / Live-Action Films - Whereas Takeru had only been able to match Ouken, yet unable to finish him, despite his best efforts.
Source: Supporting Protagonist
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