dishearten

[ dis-hahr-tn ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.

Origin of dishearten

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; dis-1 + hearten

Other words for dishearten

Other words from dishearten

  • dis·heart·en·er, noun
  • dis·heart·en·ment, noun

Words Nearby dishearten

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British Dictionary definitions for dishearten

dishearten

/ (dɪsˈhɑːtən) /


verb
  1. (tr) to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, enthusiasm, etc, of

Derived forms of dishearten

  • dishearteningly, adverb
  • disheartenment, noun

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