despair
- n a state in which all hope is lost or absent
in the depths of despair
they were rescued from despair at the last minute - n the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
they moaned in despair and dismay
one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair - v abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
Don't despair--help is on the way!
despatch
- n an official report (usually sent in haste)
- n the property of being prompt and efficient
- n killing a person or animal
- n the act of sending off something
- v send away towards a designated goal
desperate criminal
- n a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)