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n the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles n fear resulting from the awareness of danger v lower someone's spirits; make downhearted v fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

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  1. n the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles n fear resulting from the awareness of danger v lower someone's spirits; make downhearted v fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised