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dishearten

dishearten definition

dis·hearten (dis härt′'n)

transitive verb

to deprive of courage or enthusiasm; discourage; depress; daunt

Related Forms:

disheartening dis·heart′·en·ing adjective
dishearteningly dis·heart′·en·ingly adverb
disheartenment dis·heart′·en·ment noun

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