1. to encourage, foster, or actively advance a state of hopelessness, desperation, or loss of confidence in others
The constant negative news cycle tends to promote despair among the population.
O ciclo de notícias negativas constante tende a promover desespero entre a população.
2. to create conditions or circumstances that lead to feelings of desperation or hopelessness
Policies that ignore social inequality can promote despair in marginalized communities.
Políticas que ignoram a desigualdade social podem promover desespero em comunidades marginalizadas.