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disheartens
[/dɪsˈhɑːrtnz/]
verb
desanima
1.
to cause someone to lose determination, confidence, or hope
The repeated failures dishearten the team members.
Os fracassos repetidos desanimam os membros da equipe.
2.
to make someone sad or discouraged
Bad news disheartens the investors.
As más notícias desanimam os investidores.
NYC Slang
brings someone down
Synonyms
discourages
depresses
demoralizes
dismays
dispirits
disappoints
Antonyms
encourages
heartens
uplifts
inspires
emboldens
motivates
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desanima
most commonly used form
São Paulo
desanima
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desanima
standard usage
Portugal
desanima
also used; may prefer 'descorajoa' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lose heart
to dampen someone's spirits
to take the wind out of someone's sails
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