dispirit

UK: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/ US: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/ ,(di spir′it)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

dis•pir•it /dɪˈspɪrɪt/   v. [~ + object]

1. to deprive of spirit or hope;
   discourage;
   dishearten.

dis•pir•it•ed, adj.: 

a dispirited team.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

dis•pir•it  (di spir′it), v.t. 

1. to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.;
   depress;
   discourage;
   dishearten.

• di-² + spirit 1635–45

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

dispirit / dɪˈspɪrɪt/ verb

1. (transitive) to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage