despair
Nouns
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(n) a state in which all hope is lost or absent
- in the depths of despair
- they were rescued from despair at the last minute
- courage born of desperation
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(n) the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
- they moaned in despair and dismay
- one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair
Verbs
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(v) abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
- Don't despair--help is on the way!