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Definition of Demoralize
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 demoralize 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
3. Verb. Confuse or put into disorder. "The boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"
Derivative terms: Demoralization
Definition of Demoralize
1. v. t. To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
Definition of Demoralize
1. Verb. (American spelling) To destroy morale; to dishearten. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demoralize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demoralize
Literary usage of Demoralize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Southern History of the War: The First Year of the War by Edward Alfred Pollard (1864)
"Its Date in the Yankee Mind—demoralize tion of the Idea of the Sovereignty of
Numbers.—Experience of Minorities in American ..."
2. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents by United States President, James Daniel Richardson (1897)
"This bill, which proposes to give him land at an almost nominal price out of the
property of the Government, will go far to demoralize the people and ..."
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