The Meaning of dishearten

• (v. t.) To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject.

Synonyms

defer , fudge , put over , dodge , hold over , remit , confuse , turn off , circumvent , hedge , sidestep , flurry , skirt , table , disconcert , elude , prorogue , evade , shelve , put off , parry , duck , set back , postpone , abash , bewilder , daunt , embarrass , mortify , chagrin , discompose , humble , overawe , confound , humiliate , shame , discourage

Antonyms

recreate , cheer , hearten , embolden , animate , encourage , rally , buoy , inspirit , uphold