The Hope Crusher is someone who enjoys pushing people toward and over that line. Hope Crushers love the sense of despair.

"Hope. It is the quintessential human delusion. Simultaneously, the source of your greatest strength and your greatest weakness."

A page for describing Laconic: Hope Crusher. This character likes making people fall into despair and crushing their hopes. A good indicator for villainy.

Infinite, the high commander of the Eggman Empire, coldly massacres a group of rebels, only leaving the Avatar alive so he can relish in their fear. Example of:

Emperor Evulz is a Hope Crusher who eliminates his opposition as quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly as possible, giving them no chance to retreat. Subverted: ...

The Hope Bringer trope as used in popular culture ... The opposite of this trope is Hope Crusher, who delights in despair and destroying any semblances of hope.

Hope spots can be used to add drama to an extended encounter with a villain and will often culminate with the hero getting up after a seemingly decisive blow.

The line that, once crossed, destroys any last remaining sense of hope. It could be for a cause, a person, a situation, or simple survival. I Wanna Be the Guy · Quotes · What You Are in the Dark · Trainspotting

Hope Crusher: A villain who specializes in taking hope away from other characters. Hope Is Scary: A character is afraid to feel hopeful again. Hope Spot ...

The Hope Is Scary trope as used in popular culture. Despair has its advantages. Your expectations are gone, so you can't be disappointed.