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dishearten

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dis·heart·en  (ds-härtn)
tr.v. dis·heart·ened, dis·heart·en·ing, dis·heart·ens
To shake or destroy the courage or resolution of; dispirit. See Synonyms at discourage.
dis·hearten·ing·ly adv.
dis·hearten·ment n.
dishearten
Verb
to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, or enthusiasm of
disheartened adj
disheartening adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.dishearten - take away the enthusiasm of
put off
discourage - deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate - give encouragement to
Translations
Spanish dishearten [dɪsˈhɑːtn] vt → desalentar
French dishearten [dɪsˈhɑːtn] vt → décourager
German dishearten [dɪsˈhɑːtn] vt → entmutigen
Italian dishearten [dɪsˈhɑːtn] vt → scoraggiare
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All these precautions having been taken, and it being now quite dark, those in command awaited the result in some anxiety: and not without a hope that such vigilant demonstrations might of themselves dishearten the populace, and prevent any new outrages.
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Many sound bees had nursed on that frame, well knowing their work was useless; but the actual sight of even useless work destroyed disheartens a good worker.
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We are cheered when we observe the vulture feeding on the carrion which disgusts and disheartens us, and deriving health and strength from the repast.
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