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lose faith

VERB
despair
Synonyms
STRONG
abandon despond destroy drop flatten relinquish renounce resign surrender yield
WEAK
be hopeless give way have heavy heart let air out lose heart take down
Antonyms
STRONG
keep pursue
WEAK
anticipate expect have faith hope wish for

Example Sentences

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If leagues don’t take stronger action to protect the integrity of their games, fans like myself will lose faith in the games and players we enjoy watching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Please do not lose faith in the judiciary.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

If normal people lose faith in what he is doing, markets will also lose confidence that his programme is sustainable – and that could wipe out even the 'macro' successes.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Did she believe Aimee’s story to the end, but lose faith otherwise?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

“You must resist! Don’t lose faith in yourself!”

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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