dishearten

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Pronunciation

/dɪsˈhɑː.tən/

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/dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ · /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/

Definition of dishearten

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

(transitive)To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

“The repeated failures began to dishearten the team.”
“Do not let criticism dishearten you.”
“As the storm darkens around him, his spirit grows more bright and serene. That which appals and disheartens others only animates him.”

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From dis- + hearten.

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