In spite of, notwithstanding.
Evil feeling; malice, spite, annoyance.
Notwithstanding; despite.
To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.
To fill with spite; to offend; to vex.
Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice