dispirit

/dəˈspɪrɪt/
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Other forms: dispirited; dispiriting; dispirits

Definitions of dispirit
  1. verb
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
    synonyms: cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dismay, get down
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    types:
    chill
    depress or discourage
    type of:
    discourage
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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