Definition of "disheartens" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dishearten. (verb)

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• "Al-Sabban's negative approach to negotiations "disheartens" him, as does the ongoing "blame game" on climate change."
• "My difference with Huffington's critics is that her success reassures rather than disheartens me as to the state of Internet journalism."
• "The high after the inauguration to the recent string of either blatant dishonesty, or over scrutinized confirmations, disheartens us at a deep inner level that affects our confidence, our willingness to stay involved, and quite frankly leaves our collective hope on fragile ground."