deject
1. [ verb ] lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Synonyms: depress cast_down dismay dispirit demoralize demoralise get_down
Examples:

"These news depressed her" "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

Related terms: elate discourage chill dejection demoralization sedative
Similar spelling:   dejected
  dejection
  decoct
  decoction