Dis-ăn'i-māte, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISANIMATED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISANIMATING.] [Prefix dis and animate, q. v.; O. Fr. desanimer.]

1. To deprive of life. [Obs.] Boyle.
2. To deprive of spirit or courage; to discourage; to dishearten; to deject. Shak.