In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between contradict and despite
is that
contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while
despite is (obsolete) to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
As verbs the difference between contradict and despite
is that
contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while
despite is (obsolete) to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
As a noun despite is
(obsolete) disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
As a preposition despite is
in spite of, notwithstanding.