Despair (Verb)
Meaning
Abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart; "Don't despair--help is on the way!".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- They warned her not to despair, and to hold on for a little longer.
- After her fifth rejection, she began to despair of ever getting a job in her chosen field.
- Her friend's words were comforting, and she urged her not to despair during this difficult time.
- As the hours passed with no rescue in sight, the crew started to despair of ever escaping the wreckage.
- Don't despair, you will get through this, just remember the struggles you've overcome so far.