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dispirit

Today's Word July 2, 2020

Definition: (verb) Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.
Synonyms: cast down, deject, depress, dismay, demoralize.
Usage: I try to maintain a positive outlook, but the sad stories that are often featured on the nightly news inevitably dispirit me.
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