" losing heart "

1: to lose all hope or confidence;

  * e.g., " ... He told his friend not to lose heart because they might still win the game. "

•  Synonyms : 

•  despairing,

•  desponding

•  Antonyms : 

•  brightening,

•  cheering (up),

•  perking (up)

1: to lose all hope or confidence;

  * e.g., " ... He told his friend not to lose heart because they might still win the game. "

•  Synonyms : 

•  despair,

•  despond

•  Antonyms : 

•  brighten,

•  cheer (up),

•  perk (up)

1: to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for;

  * e.g., " ... I was a salesman before I lost my heart to woodworking. "

•  Synonyms : 

•  adore,

•  cherish,

•  love,

•  worship

•  Antonyms : 

•  abhor,

•  abominate,

•  despise,

•  detest,

•  execrate,

•  hate,

•  loathe