Devitalize
Devitalize verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.
Usage example: overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech
Dispirit and devitalize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dispirit" instead a verb "Devitalize".
Dispirit
Dispirit verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Devitalize and dispirit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devitalize" instead a verb "Dispirit".
Nearby Words: dispiriting, dispiritedly
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