7
dishearten(verb, praise, depress)
6
discourage(verb, calm, help, aid, dishearten)
5
depress(verb, order, help, increase, raise)
4
daunt(verb, calm, encourage, alarm, frighten)
4
demoralize(verb, calm, order, help)
4
dispirit(verb, encourage)
3
dampen(verb, spoil)
3
sadden(verb, cheer)
2
cow(verb, calm, help, intimidate, browbeat)
2
deject
2
dismay(calm, quiet, comfort)
2
frustrate(help, encourage, aid)
2
intimidate(calm, release)
1
aggrieve
1
appall(calm, help)
1
bring down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dishearten)
1
bulldoze
1
chill(verb, continue, discourage)
1
confound
1
confuse
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