dispirit

dis·pir·it

verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈpir-ət, -ˈpi-rət\

Definition of DISPIRIT

transitive verb

: to deprive of morale or enthusiasm

— dis·pir·it·ed adjective

— dis·pir·it·ed·ly adverb

— dis·pir·it·ed·ness noun

Examples of DISPIRIT

1. <dispirited by the overwhelming amount of information needed to write the report>

Origin of DISPIRIT

dis- + spirit

First Known Use: 1647

Related to DISPIRIT

Synonyms: chill, daunt, demoralize, dishearten, dismay, discourage, frustrate, unman, unnerve

Antonyms: embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel

Related Words: browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate; depress, sadden, weigh; afflict, try; damp, dampen, deaden; distress, trouble; bother, irk, vex, worry; debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken; frighten, horrify, scare

Near Antonyms: buoy (up), cheer, gladden; animate, enliven, invigorate; enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; assure, reassure; boost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

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Rhymes with DISPIRIT

free spirit, inspirit, proof spirit, vizierate