demoralize
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for demoralize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone lose confidence, hope or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Taken from French démoraliser.
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