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

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

Related terms: elate discourage chill dejection demoralization sedative
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