Also means
to lose confidence in
Usage Note
Sfiduciare means to cause someone to lose faith or confidence, often in an institution or person. In Italian politics, sfiduciare il governo refers to passing a motion of no-confidence. Takes avere as its auxiliary. The noun is sfiducia (mistrust, lack of confidence). More formal than scoraggiare (to discourage in spirit).
Examples
"Quel risultato ha sfiduciato i sostenitori."
Natural Translation
That result discouraged the supporters.
Literal Translation
That result has-discouraged the supporters.
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