deutschdictionary
verb
(TO CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOSE CONFIDENCE)
His constant criticism can discourage. - Seine ständigen Kritik kann entmutigen.
(TO CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOSE HOPE)
Difficulties should not dishearten us. - Schwierigkeiten sollten uns nicht dishearten.
(TO UNDERMINE SOMEONE'S CONFIDENCE OR MORALE)
The constant setbacks can demoralize. - Die ständigen Rückschläge können demoralize.