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dishearten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dishearten

to lessen the courage or confidence of

we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill

Synonyms of dishearten

chill, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dismay, dispirit, frustrate, unman, unnerve

Words Related to dishearten

browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate

depress, sadden, weigh

damp, dampen, deaden

distress, trouble

bother, irk, vex, worry

debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken

frighten, horrify, scare

Phrases Synonymous with dishearten

throw cold water on

Near Antonyms of dishearten

buoy (up), cheer, gladden

animate, enliven, invigorate

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

assure, reassure

boost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

Antonyms of dishearten

embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel

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