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despond
verb
Lose confidence or hope; become dejected
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dɪˈspɒnd
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verb
Lose confidence or hope; become dejected
“The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election”
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The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election
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