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dispirit
verb dis·pir·it \(ˌ)dis-ˈpir-ət, -ˈpi-rət\
Definition of DISPIRIT
transitive verb
: to deprive of morale or enthusiasm
— dis·pir·it·ed adjective
— dis·pir·it·ed·ly adverb
— dis·pir·it·ed·ness noun
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Origin of DISPIRIT
dis- + spirit
Related to DISPIRIT
- Synonyms
- chill, daunt, demoralize, dishearten, dismay, discourage, frustrate, unman, unnerve
Rhymes with DISPIRIT
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