B1 — Intermediateverb
disperarsi
to despair
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scoraggiarsiavvilirsirassegnarsicederearrendersi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sperareresistereperseverarereagireriprendersi
Usage note
'Disperarsi' is to despair. 'Avvilirsi' is to become disheartened. 'Scoraggiarsi' is to get discouraged.
Example
"Non disperarti, ci sono ancora possibilita."
"Don't despair, there are still possibilities."
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