Dispirit

[imp. & p. p. DISPIRITED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISPIRITING.] [Prefix dis and spirit, q. v.] To deprive of cheerful spirits; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of courage; to discourage; to dishearten; to deject; to cast down. “Not dispirited with my afflictions.” Dryden.

He has dispirited himself by a debauch. Collier.

Synonyms—To dishearten; discourage; deject; damp; depress; cast down; intimidate; daunt; affright; frighten; terrify.