Synonyms for despond
dɪˈspɒnd or, esp. for 2, ˈdɛs pɒndde·spond

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1. despondnoun

   Synonyms:
   despair

2. despondverb

   To give up the will, courage, or spirit; to become dejected, lose heart.

   Synonyms:
   despair

Princeton's WordNet

1. despondverb

   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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1. despondverb

   Synonyms:
   DESPAIR, be cast down, be disheartened, lose hope, lose courage, be despondent, give up, abandon hope

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1. Menander:

   No one ought to despond in adverse circumstances, for they may turn out to be the cause of good to us.*