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DESPAIRS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Despairs.

Despairs - as a noun

A state in which all hope is lost or absent

Example: "In the depths of despair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desperation

The feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

Example: "They moaned in despair and dismay"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hope

Despairs - as a verb

Abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hope

Example Sentences

"She despairs over her inability to find a job."
"He despairs of ever finding true love."
"The team despairs after losing another game."
"She despairs about her deteriorating health."
"He despairs at the state of the world."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPAIRS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despairs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPAIRS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESPAIRS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despairs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPAIRS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DESPAIRS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despairs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPAIRS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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