Cryptic crossword clue
Lower enthusiasm of inspector with energy 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DISPIRIT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DISPIRIT mean?

DISPIRIT verb
  1. To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.

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