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Dishearten
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Meaning
Verb
●
To
discourage
someone by
removing
their
enthusiasm
or courage.
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Origin
dishearten
English
dis-
English
hearten
English
-en
English
-en
Middle English (1100-1500)
-enen
Middle English (1100-1500)
heart
English
herte
Middle English (1100-1500)
heorte
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Antonyms
Hearten
Encourage
Related
Frustrate
Discourage
Infuriate
Frighten
Demotivate
Annoy
Dissuade
Misguide
Demoralise
Demoralize
Unnerve
Offend
Daunt
Displease
Unsettle
Horrify
Enrage
Hurt
Deter
Sadden
Embitter
Encourage
Antagonise
Prompt
Prevent
Hinder
Compel
Convince
Discouraged
Nauseate
Dissatisfy
Traumatise
Harm
Irritate
Forbid
Confuse
Penalise
Tempt
Endanger
Disqualify
Accuse
Appease
Dispirit
Restrict
Penalize
Attract
Inspire
Empower
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Rhymes
Tartan
Spartan
Hearten
Dishearten
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