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adverb

  • With malicious or defiant intent; out of a desire to annoy, harm, or provoke.

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The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

I want people to see us having a good time in spite of all of the things that are happening, because we are worthy of it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

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other words

  • to get a reaction
  • for the heck of it
  • defiantly
  • to grind their gears
  • out of malice

Possible Antonyms

Words in our thesaurus

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  • with good intentions
  • out of kindness
  • as a favor
  • just to be nice
  • to lend a hand

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