# dishearten

> English word · Verb · IPA /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/

## Definitions
1. To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

## Etymology
From dis- + hearten.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dishearten