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1. (v.i.) despond
to be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage.
2. (n.) despond
despondency .
Etymology: (1670–80; < L dēspondēre to give up, lose heart, promise)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) despond
lose confidence or hope; become dejected
"The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election"
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1. (noun) despond
despondency
2. (verb) despond
to give up, the will, courage, or spirit; to be thoroughly disheartened; to lose all courage; to become dispirited or depressed; to take an unhopeful view
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