ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be dampened; be spoiled; be weakened
Passive form of 削ぐ (sense 3). Describes enthusiasm, enjoyment, motivation, or mood being dampened or spoiled. Often used with 気持ち, やる気, 楽しみ, etc.
See also: そぐ
雨で楽しみがそがれた。
The rain dampened my enjoyment.
彼の一言でやる気がそがれた。
His single remark killed my motivation.