despond Copy link Outline 1. despondeo, spondi and spŏpondi, sponsum, 2 (usu. with animum)2. expr. by animus with various verbs • despond: 1. despondeo, spondi and spŏpondi, sponsum, 2 (usu. with animum): animum despondere, Liv. (also despondere alone, Col.). 2. expr. by animus with various verbs: animum demittere, Cic.; abjicere, Quint.; animo (animis) cadere, Cic.: v. to discourage.