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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Disanimation

Disanimation \Dis*an`i*ma"tion\, n.

  1. Privation of life. [R.]
    --Sir T. Browne.

  2. The state of being disanimated or discouraged; depression of spirits.

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disanimation

n. loss of animation; loss of vigor, courage, or zeal.