demoralize

verb
/dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/UK

Etymology

From French démoraliser.

  1. derived from démoraliser

Definitions

  1. To destroy the morale of

    To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

  2. To erode the moral adherence of

    To erode the moral adherence of; to corrupt.

    • [I]f you convert a man brought up in another creed, you inevitably demoralize him.

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