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dis·pir·it
 dispirit
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- pronunciation:
- dI
spi
riht
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dispirits, dispiriting, dispirited |
| definition: |
to take the spirit out of; discourage; depress.
- antonyms:
- encourage, inspirit
- similar words:
- chill, depress, discourage, dishearten, dismay, unnerve
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| related words: |
daunt, gloom, oppress |
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| derivation: |
dispiriting (adj.) |
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