 demoralize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | |
| Synonyms: | corrupt deprave misdirect profane debase vitiate debauch demoralise subvert pervert | |
| Examples: | "debauch the young people with wine and women" "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men" "Do school counselors subvert young children?" "corrupt the morals" |
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| Related terms: | change poison lead_off whore sensualize bastardize suborn infect demoralization orgy corruption profanation violator pervert | |
| 2. | [ verb ] confuse or put into disorder | |
| Examples: | "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office" |
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| Related terms: | confuse demoralization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | |
| Synonyms: | depress cast_down get_down dismay dispirit demoralise deject | |
| Examples: | "These news depressed her" "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her" |
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| Related terms: | elate discourage chill dejection demoralization sedative | |
| Similar spelling: |
demoralized demoralise demoralised demoralizing demoralising demurral |
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