Desolation
Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his desolation after his twin brother died was incurable
Despond and desolation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Despond" instead a noun "Desolation".
Despond
Despond noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: he sank into a crushing despond after his wife left him
Desolation and despond are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolation" instead a noun "Despond".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and desolation
- sadness and despond
- melancholy and desolation
- melancholy and despond
- despondency and desolation
- despondency and despond
- dejection and desolation
- dejection and despond
- despair and desolation
- despair and despond
- sorrow and desolation
- sorrow and despond
- depression and desolation
- depression and despond
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