demoralize
[ dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor- ]
/ dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr- /
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verb (used with object), de·mor·al·ized, de·mor·al·iz·ing.
to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
to throw (a person) into disorder or confusion; bewilder: We were so demoralized by that one wrong turn that we were lost for hours.
to corrupt or undermine the morals of.
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Also especially British, de·mor·al·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM demoralize
de·mor·al·i·za·tion, nounde·mor·al·iz·er, nounde·mor·al·iz·ing·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for demoralize
demoralize
demoralise
/ (dɪˈmɒrəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to undermine the morale of; disheartenhe was demoralized by his defeat
to debase morally; corrupt
to throw into confusion
Derived forms of demoralize
demoralization or demoralisation, noundemoralizer or demoraliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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