削ぐ

Meaning

1. v5gvt
   to chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off
2. v5gvt
   to sharpen
3. v5gvt
   to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce; to diminish; to weaken; to spoil

Example sentences

• そんな、やる気を削ぐようなことは言わないで。

  Don't say such discouraging words.