Meaning of dispirit in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈspɪrɪt/

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1. Verb

   dispirit

   Definitions

   1. lower someone's spirits

   Examples

   • « make downhearted »
   • « These news depressed her »
   • « The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her »

   Antonyms

   • elate
   • lift up
   • uplift
   • pick up
   • intoxicate

   Derived terms

   • dejection
   • demoralisation
   • demoralization
   • depressant
   • discouragement
   • disheartenment
   • dismay
   • downer
   • sedative
   • sedative drug

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