Dispair
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɪsˈpɛə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dispair is a verb meaning (transitive, uncommon) To separate (a pair).
Meaning
(transitive, uncommon) To separate (a pair).
Example Sentences
dispaired twins
Near-synonyms: unpair; decouple, uncouple
Forgive me, Lady, I have deſtroyed Gerrard, and thee; rebell'd againſt heavens ordinance; diſ-pair'd two doves, made 'em ſit mourning; [...]
Word Forms
- dispairs
- dispairing
- dispaired
Synonyms for dispair
Depending on context, synonyms include unpair, decouple, uncouple.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despair, dispart, sever, disjoin, desparple, dissever.
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