I. də̇ˈspänd, dēˈ- intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin despondēre, to promise, betroth, despair, from de- + spondēre to promise solemnly — more at spouse
: to feel utter discouragement : undergo deep depression of spirits at vanishing hope, courage, or confidence
II. “ sometimes ˈdeˌspänd noun
( -s )
: despondency