Definitions for: Dishearten


[v] take away the enthusiasm of



Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*heart"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disheartened;
p. pr. & vb. n. Disheartening.] [Pref. dis- + hearten.]
To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the
spirits of; to deject.

Regiments . . . utterly disorganized and disheartened.
--Macaulay.

Syn: To dispirit; discourage; depress; deject; deter;
terrify.

Synonyms: put off

Antonyms: cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate

See Also: discourage

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