maugre Definition
- 1in spite of; notwithstanding
- 2to defy or go against
Using maugre: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maugre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Maugre the bad weather, they went on with their plans.
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He maugred the king's orders and proceeded with his own plan.
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Maugre all obstacles, she achieved her goal.
maugre Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for maugre
- despite
- notwithstanding
- regardless of
Phrases with maugre
Example
Maugre tout, he remained optimistic.
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He was determined to maugre the devil and succeed in his mission.
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She decided to maugre the world and follow her own path.
Origins of maugre
from Middle English 'maugre', from Old French 'malgré', from mal ('ill') + gré ('will, favor')
Summary: maugre in Brief
'Maugre' [maw-ger] is a preposition that means 'in spite of' or 'notwithstanding'. It is used to indicate defiance or going against something. Examples include 'Maugre the bad weather, they went on with their plans.' and 'He maugred the king's orders and proceeded with his own plan.' Phrases like 'maugre tout' and 'maugre the devil' further illustrate the term's meaning.
