Despair
Synonyms for despair
noun depression, hopelessness
gloom
melancholy
pain
desperation
sorrow
despondency
misery
discouragement
anguish
ordeal
dejection
trial
tribulation
wretchedness
forlornness
disheartenment
dashed hopes
Antonyms for despair
encouragement
happiness
joy
contentment
cheerfulness
joyfulness
cheer
comfort
pleasure
peace
confidence
faith
hopefulness
trust
Synonyms
verb give up hope
relinquish
despond
renounce
drop
yield
resign
flatten
abandon
destroy
surrender
take down
be hopeless
give way
have heavy heart
let air out
lose faith
lose heart
Antonyms
hope
wish for
keep
pursue
anticipate
expect
have faith
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