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demoralize

/dɪ'mɔrə,laɪz/

Synonyms of demoralize Antonyms of demoralize Examples of demoralize Usage of demoralize Parts of demoralize Definition that contains demoralize Words sounding like demoralize Explanation of demoralize

verb
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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Similar:

corrupt debase debauch demoralise deprave misdirect pervert profane subvert vitiate

type of:
alter change modify
verb
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
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"The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

Similar:

cast down deject demoralise depress dismay dispirit get down

type of:
discourage
verb
confuse or put into disorder
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"the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"

type of:
confuse confound fuddle bedevil befuddle fox discombobulate throw

Examples of demoralize

"The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
"the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"