Definitions

1. verb

to take the soul out of something; to deprive or rob of spirit, vitality, or attractiveness

“The critic’s scathing review besouled the novel’s chances of winning a prize.”

2. verb

to deprive or strip of soul or spirit

“The years of war besouled the once vibrant city of its former charm.”

3. verb

to deprive of vital energy or interest

“The dull lecture besouled the students, making them fall asleep.”

4. noun

the act of depriving or robbing of spirit, vitality, or attractiveness

“The author’s intention was to avoid the besoul of the city’s history in her novel.”

5. noun

the state of being deprived or stripped of soul or spirit

“The city’s once vibrant atmosphere has been in a state of besoul for years.”