English Explanatory Dictionary

dishearten

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ En-us-dishearten.ogg

Word forms

dishearten disheartens disheartening disheartened

Etymology

From dis- + hearten.

Synonyms

discourage

Antonyms

hearten encourage

Derived words

disheartener disheartenment
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