desalentar

Definitions of desalentar
  1. verb
    try to prevent; show opposition to
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    type of:
    desaprobar
    deem wrong or inappropriate
  2. verb
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
    synonyms: abatir, deprimir, desanimar, desmoralizar, espantar
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    antonyms:
    alborozar, embriagar, intoxicar, regocijar
    fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
    types:
    enfriar, helar
    depress or discourage
    type of:
    descorazonar, disuadir
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
  3. verb
    depress or discourage
    synonyms: enfriar, helar
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    type of:
    abatir, deprimir, desanimar, desmoralizar, espantar
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
  4. verb
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
    synonyms: descorazonar, disuadir
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    antonyms:
    alentar, animar
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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    abatir, deprimir, desanimar, desmoralizar, espantar
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
    abatir, descorazonar
    take away the enthusiasm of
    acobardar, asustar, desanimar, espantar
    cause to lose courage
    enfriar, helar
    depress or discourage
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