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dis·pir·it
(dĭ-spĭr′ĭt)tr.v. dis·pir·it·ed, dis·pir·it·ing, dis·pir·its
To cause to lose spirit or enthusiasm; dishearten. See Synonyms at discourage.
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dispirit
(dɪˈspɪrɪt)vb
(tr) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage
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dis•pir•it
(dɪˈspɪr ɪt)v.t.
to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; discourage; dishearten.
[1635–45]
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dispirit
Past participle: dispirited
Gerund: dispiriting
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Verb | 1. | dispirit - lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her" chill - depress or discourage; "The news of the city's surrender chilled the soldiers" discourage - deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged |
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dispirit
verb1. To make less hopeful or enthusiastic:
2. To make sad or gloomy:
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dispirit
vt → entmutigen
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