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demoralizes

  • present tense form of demoralize (3rd person singular).

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In a world that often demoralizes rural Americans, and Appalachians in particular, it is imperative that we understand the value of our experience.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

“It demoralizes the workforce ... you got substandard classes,” you said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2022

“The use of the word ‘inmate’ further dehumanizes and demoralizes them,” he said in Ms. Hochul’s press release.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2022

When the Vancouver Canucks go 17 minutes without a shot and then score on their first chance, that demoralizes a team.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

He who treats it seriously, as a thing that, more than any other, demoralizes, discourages and paralyzes millions, is regarded as “sensational,” “emotional,” or an “alarmist.”

From The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology by Buck, J. D. (Jirah Dewey)