Express despair, in a way Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. convulsive gasp made while weeping
2. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
(verb)
1. weep convulsively

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DESPAIR (noun)
1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent
2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
DESPAIR (verb)
1. abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
EXPRESS (verb)
1. obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
2. indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
EXPRESS (noun)
1. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
2. rapid transport of goods
EXPRESS (adjective)
1. not tacit or implied
2. without unnecessary stops

Hint 3: Anagram

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BOS

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