dishearten

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Verb dishearten has 1 sense

dishearten, put off - take away the enthusiasm of
--₁ is one way to discourage
Antonyms: cheer, hearten, recreate, embolden

Derived forms: noun disheartenment₁, noun disheartenment₂
Sample sentences:
The performance is likely to dishearten Sue
The bad news will dishearten him

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Term: Dishearten

Definition:

Verb

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or enthusiasm.

Sense 1:

to discourage or demoralize.

Example sentence: The constant criticism from her parents began to dishearten Sarah, diminishing her motivation to pursue her dreams.

Sense 2:

to sadden or disappoint.

Example sentence: The cancellation of their annual vacation disheartened the family, who had been eagerly looking forward to the trip.

Sense 3:

to make someone lose determination or resolve.

Example sentence: The repeated failures in his business venture started to dishearten him, leading him to contemplate giving up.

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