Despair and Swoon

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Despair noun - Utter loss of hope.

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Swoon is an antonym for despair.

Swoon noun - A state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion.

Usage example: her boyfriend's proposal sent her into a joyous swoon

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Despair is an antonym for swoon.

Nearby Words: swooning, swooned

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