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dispirit
[ dih-spir-it ]
/ dɪˈspɪr ɪt /
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verb (used with object)
to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
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dispersive medium, dispersive power, dispersoid, disphenoid, dispireme, dispirit, dispirited, dispiriting, dispiteous, displace, displaced
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British Dictionary definitions for dispirit
dispirit
/ (dɪˈspɪrɪt) /
verb
(tr) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage
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