Demoralise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The constant lack of motivation and encouragement began to demoralise the team, making it harder for them to meet their goals.
- Her painful illness demoralised her, causing her to become withdrawn and isolated from her loved ones.
- The news of the natural disaster demoralised the community, reminding them of their vulnerability to such tragedies.
- The loss of their championship title demoralised the players, forcing them to re-evaluate their strategies and techniques.
- The economic downturn and subsequent job losses began to demoralise the town, affecting the overall morale and atmosphere of the residents.
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Meaning 2
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The scandalous behavior of the corrupt politician tends to demoralise young citizens who had once admired him.
- Exposure to violent video games can demoralise children and lead them astray.
- His association with the notorious gang eventually managed to demoralise him and change his values.
- The coach's emphasis on winning at all costs started to demoralise some team members who valued sportsmanship more.
- Prolonged exposure to exploitation and abuse can demoralise even the strongest individuals and leave lasting scars.
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- Lead Astray
- Bastardise
- Carnalize
- Infect
- Poison
- Sensualise
- Carnalise
- Sensualize
- Bastardize
- Suborn
- Lead Off