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Despite

A slang term used to describe black people in reference to the FBI crime statistic that blacks make up only 13% of the population within the U.S. and commit 50% of all violent crimes in the U.S.
"Look at that Despite over there"
"There's always a whole group of Despites in front of the liquor store"
by Insanity October 1, 2022
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despite everything, it's still you

A phrase from the game Undertale, that has stuck with us ever since we first read that line.
even though you killed all those monsters, even though you try, and try again to eradicate us all, despite everything, it's still you.
by the wholesome guy April 5, 2023
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despatch

1.To put someone down verbally or physically in an amusing manner
2. To get rid of someone, usually in a hurry

Typically occurs whilst drunk
"That girl was a total munter - I despatched her first thing in the morning"
by Paulo November 17, 2004
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Desrate

Saddened frustration; conjunction of despondent and irate.
Brian is desrate.
by Brian December 5, 2003
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Despite

preposition UK /dɪˈspaɪt/ US /dɪˈspaɪt/

B1 without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by:

I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.
Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
+ -ing verb He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.
despite yourself

If you do something despite yourself, you do it although you do not want to or although you know you should not:

He laughed despite himself.
She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself.
More examples

Trains are still running, despite the snow.
The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents.
The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness.
She manages to stay cheerful despite everything.
by Thomas Denning December 1, 2018
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Therefore, As a result, Despite the Fact

End of conversation, do as follows
Are you trying to go to the game?

No I am tired. Therefore, As a result, Despite the fact; take me back home.
by BAC3 February 15, 2019
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Despite

A guy ask his friends to despite the woman who turn him down.
by Shalondafielder26 April 19, 2021
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