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desperation vs despair

despair vs desperation

desperation and despair both are nouns.

desperation is not a verb while despair is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desperation Yes No No No
despair Yes No Yes No
As nouns, desperation and despair are synonyms defined as:
  • desperation and despair: a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation (noun) despair (noun)
desperate recklessness the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
a state in which all hope is lost or absent a state in which all hope is lost or absent
desperation (verb) despair (verb)
abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
Difference between desperation and despair

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