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dis⋅pir⋅it
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dɪˈspɪr
ɪt
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–verb (used with object)
to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
Origin:
1635–45;
di-
2
+
spirit
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dis·pir·it
(dĭ-spĭr'ĭt)
tr.v.
dis·pir·it·ed
,
dis·pir·it·ing
,
dis·pir·its
To lower in or deprive of spirit; dishearten. See Synonyms at
discourage
.
[
di(s)-
+
spirit
.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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