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despair
UK /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ US /dɪˈspɛɚ/
verb 3noun 3
Definitions
verb
1
To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
I would not despair the greatest design that could be attempted.
I sometimes despair of getting anything quite simple and honest done in this world by the help of men.
2
To cause to despair.
Thinking of what I was despairing about despaired me further
3
To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.
We despaired even of life.
noun
1
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive.
My daughter's behavior drives me to despair.
2
That which causes despair.
3
That which is despaired of.
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