beat down, chill, dampen, darken, demoralize, discourage, disparage, knock down, lower the spirits, press down, sink, weigh upon
Definitionv. lower someone's spirits
Last update: July 25, 2015
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The girl was dejected, ill, and very nervous about herself. [verb]
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The other teachers, poor things, were generally themselves too much dejected to attempt the task of cheering others. [verb]
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"I knew that you would never desert me," she said, looking up with a momentary glow on her otherwise dejected countenance. [verb]
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While the conquered were still, sullen, and dejected, the victors triumphed. [verb]
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Munro appeared among his silent troops firm but dejected. [verb]
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The countenance of Hawkeye was haggard and careworn, and his air dejected, as though he felt the deepest degradation at having fallen into the power of his enemies. [verb]
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