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1 spite
1. noun(ill-will or desire to hurt or offend: She neglected to give him the message out of spite.) μοχθηρία,κακία2. verb(to annoy, offend or frustrate, because of spite: He only did that to spite me!) πεισμώνω,φουρκίζω- spiteful- spitefully
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2 Spite
subs.P. and V. φθόνος, ὁ.Ill-will: P. and V. δύσνοια, ἡ, δυσμένεια, ἡ, P. ἀπέχθεια, ἡ, κακόνοια, ἡ.Bitterness: P. and V. πικρότης, ἡ.Yet in spite of such disadvantages I brought into alliance with you Euboeans, Achaeans, etc.: P. ἀλλʼ ὅμως ἐκ τοιούτων ἐλασσωμάτων ἐγὼ συμμάχους μὲν ὑμῖν ἐποίησα Εὐβοέας Ἀχαιούς, κ.τ.λ. (Dem. 306).( The people) did not elect you in spite of your fine voice: P. οὐ σὲ ἐχειροτόνησε καίπερ εὔφωνον ὄντα (Dem. 320).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Spite
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3 in spite of
1) (taking no notice of: He went in spite of his father's orders.) παρά2) (although something has or had happened, is or was a fact etc: In spite of all the rain that had fallen, the ground was still pretty dry.) παρά -
4 Despite
adv.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Despite
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5 Mischief
subs.Evil: P. and V. κακόν, τό.Ill-doing: P. and V. πανουργία, ἡ, P. κακουργία, ἡ.Piece of mischief: P. κακούργημα, τό.Do ( a person) a mischief: P. and V. βλάπτειν (acc.), κακοῦν (acc.), κακουργεῖν (acc.), ἀδικεῖν (acc.), Ar. and V. πημαίνειν (acc.) (also Plat. but rare P.); see Injure.Make mischief between, set by the ears: Ar. and P. διιστάναι (acc.).I fear she may be up to some mischief: Ar. δέδοικα μή τι δρᾷ νεώτερον (Eccl. 338).Sauciness: P. and V. ὕβρις, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Mischief
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6 Notwithstanding
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Notwithstanding
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7 after all
1) ((used when giving a reason for doing something etc) taking everything into consideration: I won't invite him. After all, I don't really know him.) στο κάτω-κάτω2) (in spite of everything that has/had happened, been said etc: It turns out he went by plane after all.) τελικά -
8 although
[o:l'ðəu](in spite of the fact that: Although he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.) μολονότι, αν και -
9 anyway
adverb (nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc: My mother says I mustn't go but I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you.) παρόλ' αυτά, έτσι κι αλλιώς -
10 bash on/ahead (with)
(to go on doing something especially in a careless or inattentive way: In spite of his father's advice he bashed on with the painting.) κάνω με μισή καρδιά -
11 bash on/ahead (with)
(to go on doing something especially in a careless or inattentive way: In spite of his father's advice he bashed on with the painting.) κάνω με μισή καρδιά -
12 condescend
[kondi'send](to agree (to do something) in spite of one's feeling of superiority: The president of the company condescended to having dinner with the cleaning staff.) καταδέχομαι- condescendingly
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13 despite
(in spite of: He didn't get the job despite all his qualifications.) παρά,παρ'όλο -
14 even so
(in spite of that: It rained, but even so we enjoyed the day.) παρόλ'αυτά -
15 even though
(in spite of the fact that: I like the job even though it's badly paid.) παρόλο που -
16 exertion
[-ʃən]1) (the act of bringing forcefully into use: the exertion of one's influence.) άσκηση,χρήση2) ((an) effort: They failed in spite of their exertions.) προσπάθεια -
17 façade
1) (the front of a building: the façade of the temple.) πρόσοψη2) (a pretended show: In spite of his bold façade, he was very frightened.) προσωπείο -
18 family
['fæməli]plural - families; noun1) ((singular or plural) a man, his wife and their children: These houses were built for families; The (members of the) Smith family are all very athletic; ( also adjective) a family holiday.) οικογένεια,οικογενειακός2) (a group of people related to each other, including cousins, grandchildren etc: He comes from a wealthy family; ( also adjective) the family home.) οικογένεια3) (the children of a man and his wife: When I get married I should like a large family.) οικογένεια4) (a group of plants, animals, languages etc that are connected in some way: In spite of its name, a koala bear is not a member of the bear family.) οικογένεια•- family tree -
19 for
[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) για2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) για,προς3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) για,επί4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) για5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) για,έναντι6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) για7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) για8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) εκ μέρους,για9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) υπέρ10) (because of: for this reason.) γι'αυτό,για11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) για12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) για,προς13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) για14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) για15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) παρά2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) επειδή, καθώς -
20 frailty
plural - frailties; noun (physical weakness or (a) moral failing: She loved him in spite of his frailties.) αδυναμία
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Spite — Spite, n. [Abbreviated fr. despite.] 1. Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; petty malice; grudge; rancor; despite. Pope. [1913 Webster] This is the deadly spite that angers. Shak.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spite of — Spite Spite, n. [Abbreviated fr. despite.] 1. Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; petty malice; grudge; rancor; despite. Pope. [1913 Webster] This is the deadly spite that angers.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spite — ► NOUN ▪ a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend. ► VERB ▪ deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend. ● in spite of Cf. ↑in spite of ● in spite of oneself Cf. ↑in spite of oneself … English terms dictionary
Spite — Spite, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spiting}.] 1. To be angry at; to hate. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The Danes, then . . . pagans, spited places of religion. Fuller. [1913 Webster] 2. To treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spite — [spīt] n. [ME, aphetic < despite: see DESPITE] 1. a) a mean or evil feeling toward another, characterized by the inclination to hurt, humiliate, annoy, frustrate, etc.; ill will; malice b) an instance of this; a grudge 2. Obs. something… … English World dictionary
spite — (n.) c.1300, shortened form of despit malice (see DESPITE (Cf. despite)). Corresponding to M.Du. spijt, M.L.G. spyt, M.Swed. spit. Commonly spelled spight c.1575 1700. The verb is attested from c.1400. Phrase in spite of is recorded from c.1400 … Etymology dictionary
spite — [n] hateful feeling animosity, antipathy, bad blood*, contempt, despite, enmity, gall, grudge, harsh feeling, hate, hatred, ill will, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignity, peeve, pique, rancor, resentment, revenge, spitefulness, spleen,… … New thesaurus
spite — I noun acrimoniousness, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, bitterness, cattiness, contempt, defiance, despite, enmity, gall, grudge, harsh feeling, hate, hatred, hostility, ill feeling, ill nature, ill will, inimicality, intolerance, livor … Law dictionary
Spite — Le nom est originaire de Moselle. On trouve également en Lorraine la variante Spit. Sens incertain. Peut être une autre forme de Spitz (voir ce nom) … Noms de famille
spite — n despite, malignity, malignancy, spleen, grudge, *malice, ill will, malevolence Analogous words: rancor, animus, antipathy (see ENMITY): vindictiveness, revengefulness or revenge, vengefulness or ven geance (see corresponding adjectives at… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
spite — spite1 W3 [spaıt] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: despite (noun) (13 20 centuries); DESPITE] 1.) in spite of sth without being affected or prevented by something = ↑despite ▪ We went out in spite of the rain. ▪ Kelly loved her husband in spite of … Dictionary of contemporary English