verb
demoralize
Demoralize (verb) means to make someone lose confidence, hope or enthusiasm.
verb
1
To make someone lose confidence, hope or enthusiasm.
2
To weaken someone's moral standards, especially in a harmful way.
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Etymology
Taken from French démoraliser.
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What is the meaning of demoralize?
"demoralize" (verb) means to make someone lose confidence, hope or enthusiasm.
What is another word for demoralize?
Other words for "demoralize" include misdirect, deprave, debauch, corrupt, pervert, profane.
What is the opposite of demoralize?
Opposites of "demoralize" include rally, encourage, hearten.
What are the different meanings of demoralize?
"demoralize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make someone lose confidence, hope or enthusiasm; 2. To weaken someone's moral standards, especially in a harmful way.
