1. to cause or produce a feeling of hopelessness, loss of faith, or complete loss of hope
The continuous rejection letters began to generate despair in the young artist.
As cartas de rejeição contínuas começaram a gerar desespero no jovem artista.
2. to create conditions or circumstances that lead to hopelessness or depression
Economic collapse can generate despair among vulnerable populations.
O colapso econômico pode gerar desespero entre as populações vulneráveis.