dispirit
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.dis·pir·it
transitive verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈpir-ət, -ˈpi-rət\Definition of DISPIRIT
: to deprive of morale or enthusiasm
— dis·pir·it·ed adjective
— dis·pir·it·ed·ly adverb
— dis·pir·it·ed·ness noun
Examples of DISPIRIT
- <dispirited by the overwhelming amount of information needed to write the report>
Origin of DISPIRIT
dis- + spirit
First Known Use: 1647
Related to DISPIRIT
- Synonyms
- chill, daunt, demoralize, dishearten, dismay, discourage, frustrate, unman, unnerve
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