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dispirits
[/dɪˈspɪrɪts/]
verb
desanima
1.
to cause someone to lose determination, confidence, or enthusiasm; to demoralize
The constant rejection dispirits the young artist.
A rejeição constante desanima o jovem artista.
2.
to make someone feel sad or depressed
Bad news dispirits the entire team.
Más notícias desanimam toda a equipe.
NYC Slang
brings someone down
Synonyms
discourages
demoralizes
depresses
disheartens
saddens
Antonyms
encourages
inspires
motivates
uplifts
heartens
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desanima
most common usage
São Paulo
desanima
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desanima
standard usage
Portugal
desanima
equivalent usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
dispirit the troops
dispirit someone's hopes
nothing dispirits them
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