Word: dishearten
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: dis
heart
en
Definition: To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: heart
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Courage; courageous purpose; spirit.
Affix: -en
Language: en
Meaning: inchoative