dishearten
[ dis-hahr-tn ]
/ dɪsˈhɑr tn /
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verb (used with object)
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dishearten
dis·heart·en·er, noundis·heart·en·ing·ly, adverbdis·heart·en·ment, nounun·dis·heart·ened, adjectiveWords nearby dishearten
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dishearten
/ (dɪsˈhɑːtən) /
verb
(tr) to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, enthusiasm, etc, of
Derived forms of dishearten
dishearteningly, adverbdisheartenment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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