She tried to 'put on a brave face' [=she tried to appear brave or calm] despite the pain of the injury.
You can refuse to talk to her if you like, but you're just 'cutting off your nose to spite your face'.
They made it on time 'in spite of the fact' that they got a flat tire.
(..) that you know aught of me. Swear So gentlemen, with all my love I do commend me to you, and still your fingers on your lips. I pray The time is out of joint. Oh cursed spite, that ever I was born to set it fight How now, Ophelia, what's the matter? - Alas, my lord, I have been so affrighted (..)2015 Hamlet