Synonyms of lose heart

lose heart

phrase

as in despair

to lose all hope or confidence

He told his friend not to lose heart because they might still win the game.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despair
• suffer
• grieve
• hurt
• mourn
• give up
• despond
• surrender
• sorrow
• bleed
• discourage
• yield
• darken
• sadden
• agonize
• dishearten
• dispirit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheer (up)
• brighten
• rejoice
• assure
• encourage
• perk (up)
• hope
• reassure
• exult
• hearten