Definition of DEMORALIZE

demoralize

Verb

  • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
    • "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
  • confuse or put into disorder
    • "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"
  • To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.
  • To erode the moral adherence of; to corrupt.

Origin / Etymology

From French démoraliser.

Antonyms

elate

Scrabble Score: 22

demoralize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
demoralize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
demoralize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

demoralize: valid Words With Friends Word