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dishearten
verb dis·heart·en \(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-tən\
: to cause (a person or group of people) to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to discourage (someone)
Full Definition of DISHEARTEN
transitive verb
: to cause to lose spirit or morale
— dis·heart·en·ing·ly \-ˈhärt-niŋ-lē, -ˈhär-tən-iŋ-\ adverb
— dis·heart·en·ment \-ˈhär-tən-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of DISHEARTEN
1590
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dishearten
verb dis·heart·en \dis-ˈhär-tən\
dis·heart·eneddis·heart·en·ing
Definition of DISHEARTEN for Kids
: discourage 1 <She was disheartened by the bad news.>
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