v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' pir- ə t, - ' pi-r ə t
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: dis- + spirit
Date: 1647
: to deprive of morale or enthusiasm
– dis · pir · it · ed adjective
– dis · pir · it · ed · ly adverb
– dis · pir · it · ed · ness noun