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despair
noun(de-spair)
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Synonyms: desperation,
Examples:
In the depths of despair.
They were rescued from despair at the last minute.
despair
verb(de-spair)
abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
Antonyms: hope,
Examples:
Don't despair--help is on the way!.
despair
noun(de-spair)
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Antonyms: hope,
Examples:
They moaned in despair and dismay.
One harsh word would send her into the depths of despair.

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