despair

Words with a similar base: despair

'despair'

[despair.n.01] as in: a state in which all hope is lost or absent

Examples:
in the depths of despair
they were rescued from despair at the last minute
courage born of desperation

'despair'

[despair.n.02] as in: the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

Examples:
they moaned in despair and dismay
one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair

'despair'

[despair.v.01] as in: abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

Examples:
Don't despair--help is on the way!

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