Cheer and Despond

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Cheer noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

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Despond is an antonym for cheer.

Despond noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: he sank into a crushing despond after his wife left him

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Cheer is an antonym for despond.

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Despond and Cheer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/despond

Cheer & Despond. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/despond>.

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