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Definition of Despond
1. Verb. Lose confidence or hope; become dejected. "The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election"
Definition of Despond
1. v. i. To give up the will, courage, or spirit; to be thoroughly disheartened; to lose all courage; to become dispirited or depressed; to take an unhopeful view.
2. n. Despondency.
Definition of Despond
1. to lose spirit or hope [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Despond
1. To give up, the will, courage, or spirit; to be thoroughly disheartened; to lose all courage; to become dispirited or depressed; to take an unhopeful view. "I should despair, or at least despond." (Scott's Letters) "Others depress their own minds, [and] despond at the first difficulty." "We wish that . . . Desponding patriotism may turn its eyes hitherward, and be assured that foundations of our national power still stand strong." (D. Webster) Synonym: Despond, Dispair. Despair implies a total loss of hope, which despond does not, at least in every case; yet despondency is often more lasting than despair, or than desperation, which impels to violent action. Origin: L. Despondre, desponsum, to promise away, promise in marriage, give up, to lose (courage); de- + spondre to promise solemnly. See Sponsor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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