dispirit

[dih-spir-it]

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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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dispirit (dɪˈspɪrɪt)

—vb
	(tr) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage

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dispirit

1640s, from dis- + spirit. Related: Dispirited; dispiriting.

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