despond

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-spond or, especially for 2, des-pond ]

Definition:

v. lose confidence or hope; become dejected

Sentence:

The loss of his job will despond him.

More example sentences:

The loss of his job will despond him.

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Synonyms:

despair; upset; sorrow; depress

Antonyms:

make happy

How many syllables in despond?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide despond into syllables:

de-spond

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