dispirit

[ dih-spir-it ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.

Origin of dispirit

1
First recorded in 1635–45; di-2 + spirit

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British Dictionary definitions for dispirit

dispirit

/ (dɪˈspɪrɪt) /


verb
  1. (tr) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage

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