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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
desanima
desestimula
desencoraja
desalenta
Antonyms
motiva
estimula
encoraja
inspira
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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