Wiktionary
DESPOND, verb. To give up the will, courage, or spirit; to become dejected, lose heart.
DESPOND, noun. (archaic) Despondency.
Dictionary definition
DESPOND, verb. Lose confidence or hope; become dejected; "The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election".
Wise words
When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it
is unspoken you reign over it.
