dishearten
verb as in strong fondness
Strongest matches
discourage, deject, demoralize, dispirit, discouragement, defeat
Example Sentences
Example:The team was discouraged by the surprising defeat.
Definition:To lessen the hope, courage, or confidence of (someone).
Example:His last request was dejectedly denied.
Definition:To make (someone) feel low in spirits.
Example:The poor management demoralized the team.
Definition:To destroy the morale (in a group).
Example:The news dispirited him deeply.
Definition:To reduce the courage, spirit, or confidence of.
Example:His discouragement led him to give up on his project.
Definition:The feeling of being discouraged; a loss of enthusiasm, hope, or confidence.
Example:The defeat of the team disheartened the coach.
Definition:The act or fact of being overcome or beaten in a contest, contest.
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