Definition
despiting
verb
- present participle of despite; treating with contempt or scorn; acting in defiance of
Usage: archaic or literary; rarely used in modern English
Examples
- He continued despiting the warnings of his advisors.
- The knight was accused of despiting the king's authority.
- She persisted in her plans, despiting all opposition.
- They were despiting the customs of their ancestors.
- He spoke without despiting the feelings of others.