v. t.
Not dispirited with my afflictions. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
He has dispirited himself by a debauch. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
This makes a man master of his learning, and dispirits the book into the scholar. Fuller.
a. Depressed in spirits; deprived of cheer or enthusiasm; disheartened; discouraged; daunted.
adj. causing dejection; discouraging. Opposite of
n. Depression of spirits; discouragement. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Procter, in evident distress and dispiritment, was waiting the slow conclusion of this. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]