Disheartens

/dɪsˈhɑrtənz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of dishearten; causes someone to lose courage or confidence.

Etymology

From dishearten + -s (third-person singular present suffix). Standard English conjugation following Germanic verb patterns.

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