Cause to lose hope (10)

I believe the answer is:

dishearten

(Other definitions for dishearten that I've seen before include "Cause (someone) to lose confidence" , "cast down" , "Bring down" , "dismay?" , "Take away bottle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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