crush spirits
[/krʌʃ ˈspɪrɪts/]
verb phrase
desanimar; abater o moral; quebrantar o espírito
1. To severely damage someone's confidence, hope, or enthusiasm; to demoralize
The team's devastating loss crushed their spirits for weeks.
A derrota devastadora desanimou o time por semanas.
2. To cause someone to feel deeply sad or discouraged
The rejection crushed her spirits, but she eventually recovered.
A rejeição quebrantou seu espírito, mas ela eventualmente se recuperou.
NYC Slang
kill someone's vibe; harsh someone's mellow
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