1. to make someone lose hope, enthusiasm, or confidence; to discourage or demoralize
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘dispirit’

Examples

• The constant criticism dispirits even the most confident students.
• Bad weather often dispirits the team before important games.
• Nothing dispirits her more than seeing her hard work go unrecognized.
• The coach’s negative attitude dispirits the entire squad.
• Repeated failures can easily dispirit young entrepreneurs.
• The gloomy forecast dispirits those planning outdoor events.