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Dishearten [dis-hahr-tn]

VERB

VERB

  • To depress the spirits of somebody.

  • To discourage.

  • To destroy the hope of someone.

  • To cause to lose hope or enthusiasm.

Example

"They were disheartened by the news about them."

"Our mother was disheartened by a fight between us."

Synonyms

Daunt, Deject, Demoralize, Deter, Discourage, Dismay, Dispirit, Unnerve, Distress, Bully

Antonyms

Hearten, Inspirit, Build up, Encourage, Praise, promote, Ensure, Enliven, Embolden, Reinforce

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