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Definition of Demoralise
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
2. Verb. Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. "The performance is likely to demoralise Sue"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
Specialized synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Dejection, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depressant, Depressant, Dismay
Antonyms: Elate
Definition of Demoralise
1. Verb. (British spelling) (alternative spelling of demoralize) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demoralise
Literary usage of Demoralise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Insurance and Crime: A Consideration of the Effects Upon Society of the by Alexander Colin Campbell (1902)
"... FRAUDS—Concluded The Assessment Endowment Craze in Massachusetts—Defect in
Law and what it Led to—Wild-cat Schemes Rob and demoralise a Community—Many ..."
2. The Aboriginal Tribes of the Nilgiri Hills by William Ross King (1870)
"... licentiousness, and cupidity, threatening to add to the long list of so-called
uncivilised races that the white man has assisted to demoralise. ..."
3. The British Army and Navy Review (1866)
"Your corporal will demoralise the Army of Africa, m'sieu ?" " Eh ? ... He will
demoralise it," said Cigarette, with a sagacious shake if her head. ..."
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