Demoralize Definition
dĭ-môrə-līz, -mŏr-
demoralized, demoralizes, demoralizing
verb
demoralized, demoralizes, demoralizing
To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten.
An inconsistent policy that demoralized the staff.
American Heritage
To corrupt the morals of; deprave.
Webster's New World
To lower the morale of; weaken the spirit, courage, discipline, or staying power of.
Webster's New World
To put into disorder; confuse.
American Heritage
To throw into confusion.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Demoralize
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From French démoraliser
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