apathize

/əˈpæθaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make someone apathetic; to deprive of interest or enthusiasm

“The monotony of the task began to apathize the students.”

2. verb

to become apathetic; to lose interest or enthusiasm

“The long period of unemployment started to apathize him.”

Synonyms

  • demotivate
  • dishearten

Antonyms

  • inspire
  • motivate