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.
Synonyms
cast down, corrupt, debase, debauch, deject, demoralise, deprave, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 22
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