Meaning Of The Word Despond

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Despond Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Despond?

despond in American English
despondency
to lose courage or hope; become disheartened; be depressed
intransitive verb: to be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage
noun: depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; despondency

despond in British English
noun: lack of hope; despondency
verb: to lose heart or hope; become disheartened; despair

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