despair (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: desperation ]

  2. 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'

    despair (v.)

  1. abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart; Don't despair--help is on the way!'

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