Dispiriting
Dispiriting adjective - Destructive of morale and self-reliance.
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Dissuasive and dispiriting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dissuasive" instead an adjective "Dispiriting".
Dissuasive
Dissuasive adjective - Deterring from action.
Dispiriting and dissuasive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dispiriting" instead an adjective "Dissuasive".
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