Synonyms of desponds

desponds

verb

present tense third-person singular of despond

as in despairs

to lose all hope or confidence

we must not despond even though we live in trying times

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despairs
• suffers
• grieves
• mourns
• loses heart
• gives up
• hurts
• surrenders
• saddens
• yields
• bleeds
• dispirits
• discourages
• sorrows
• agonizes
• darkens
• disheartens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheers (up)
• brightens
• perks (up)
• assures
• encourages
• rejoices
• exults
• hopes
• reassures
• heartens