Definition of "despairs" [despairs]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of despair. (verb)

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• "Bad things were hopelessly bad with Cherry, her despairs were the dark and tearful despairs of girlhood, prematurely transferred to graver matters."
• "MS sufferer despairs at plans to cut disability living allowance - video"
• "Later, after Siddhartha immerses himself in the pleasures of the flesh -- women, fine food, good clothing, gambling, money-making -- and then despairs and tires of that lifestyle, he comes to see again that he must listen to an inner voice to lead him out of despair."