despond

¹de·spond

verb \di-ˈspänd\

Definition of DESPOND

intransitive verb

: to become despondent

Examples of DESPOND

1. <we must not despond even though we live in trying times>

Origin of DESPOND

Latin despondēre, from de- + spondēre to promise solemnly — more at spouse

First Known Use: 1655

Related to DESPOND

Synonyms: despair

Antonyms: brighten, cheer (up), perk (up)

Related Words: give up, surrender, yield; darken, sadden; agonize, bleed, grieve, hurt, mourn, sorrow, suffer; discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Near Antonyms: exult, rejoice; assure, encourage, hearten, reassure; hope

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Rhymes with DESPOND

abscond, ash-blond, beau monde, beyond, fishpond, Gironde, gourmand, haut monde, junk bond, millpond, neoned, pair-bond, respond