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desmotiva

[dez-mo-TI-va]
verb
demotivates; discourages
1. third person singular present indicative of 'desmotivar' - to cause someone to lose motivation or enthusiasm
This constant criticism demotivates the team.
Esta crítica constante desmotiva a equipe.
2. to discourage or dishearten someone from pursuing an action or goal
Rejection desmotivates many aspiring artists.
A rejeição desmotiva muitos artistas aspirantes.
Synonyms
desanimadesestimuladesencorajadesalenta
Antonyms
motivaestimulaencorajainspira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desmotiva
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desmotiva
standard usage; may use 'desmoraliza' as alternative in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

desmotiva a gente
desmotiva o pessoal
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