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dispirit

American  
[dih-spir-it] / dɪˈspɪr ɪt /

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.

dispirit British  
/ dɪˈspɪrɪt /

verb

  1. (tr) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage

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Etymology

Origin of dispirit

First recorded in 1635–45; di- 2 + spirit

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