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Definition of Demoralize
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Exact synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
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
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"
Exact synonyms: Cast Down, Deject, Demoralise, Depress, Dismay, Dispirit, Get Down
Specialized synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Dejection, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depressant, Depressant, Dismay
Antonyms: Elate
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"
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Demoralization
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]
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