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Syn. -- In spite of; despite. -- Notwithstanding,
In spite of, Despite. These words and phrases are often
interchanged, but there is a difference between them, chiefly in
strength. Notwithstanding is the weaker term, and simply
points to some obstacle that may exist; as, I shall go,
notwithstanding the rain. In spite or despite of
has reference primarily to active opposition to be encountered from
others; as, "I'll be, in man's despite, a monarch; " "I'll
keep mine own, despite of all the world." Shak. Hence,
these words, when applied to things, suppose greater
opposition than notwithstanding. We should say. "He was thrust
rudely out of doors in spite of his entreaties," rather than
"notwithstanding". On the other hand, it would be more civil
to say, "Notwithstanding all you have said, I must still
differ with you."

Not`with*stand"ing, adv. or conj.
[Originally the participle of withstand, with not
prefixed.] Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go,
notwithstanding it rains.

I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will
give it to thy servant.


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