kill (someone's) spirit

Translations
убивать (чей-то) дух
The constant criticism from his boss eventually killed his spirit.
Постоянная критика от начальника в конечном итоге убила его дух.
Definitions
To discourage, demoralize, or take away someone's enthusiasm, hope, or motivation, often through harsh words, actions, or repeated setbacks.
Words
spirit

noun
дух
kill

verb
убить