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Definition of Dishearten
1. Verb. Take away the enthusiasm of. "The performance is likely to dishearten Sue"
Exact synonyms: Put Off
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Disheartenment, Disheartenment
Antonyms: Hearten
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Disheartenment, Disheartenment
Antonyms: Hearten
Definition of Dishearten
1. v. t. To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject.
Definition of Dishearten
1. Verb. To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dishearten
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Dishearten
1. To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject. "Regiments . . . Utterly disorganised and disheartened." (Macaulay) Synonym: To dispirit, discourage, depress, deject, deter, terrify. Origin: Pref. Dis- + hearten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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