Disheartens

verb

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of dishearten form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

discourage dismay abash anticipate avert awe

Example

"No peril daunts her, no prospect of fatigue or discomfort disheartens or repels her."

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