dishearten
verbUK /dɪsˈhɑːtən/
US /dɪsˈhɑːrtən/
To make someone feel sad and lose hope.
The long wait began to dishearten the tired hikers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm about something.
Constant criticism can dishearten even the most dedicated student.
3. To make a person feel less cheerful or hopeful.
The rainy weather did not dishearten the children at the picnic.
4. To weaken someone's spirit or courage.
The team's early loss did not dishearten them for the next game.