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despond

/dɪˈspɒnd/

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/dɪˈspɒnd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий падать духом, терять надежду или уверенность; становиться унылым или подавленным.

An obsolete verb meaning to lose heart, hope, or confidence; to become dejected or despondent.

  1. Lose hope or confidenceC2formal

    To become dejected or lose confidence and hope in a situation.

    ruПадать духом

    • After the third failed attempt, he began to despond.
    • She desponded when she heard the disappointing news.
    • The team desponded after losing the championship game.

    Synonymsdespairgive up

    Antonymscheerencouragehope

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