dishearten

Definition of dishearten

Verbs

take away the enthusiasm of
Synonyms:
put off
Antonyms:
hearten
give encouragement to
cheer, embolden, recreate
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Type of:
discourage
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

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