demoralization
NounSynonyms:
demoralisation
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Noun (3)
- destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policySynonyms: demoralisationType of degradation, debasement
- a state of disorder and confusion“his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff”Synonyms: demoralisationType of confusion
- depression resulting from an undermining of your moraleSynonyms: demoralisationType of depression
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
De·mor′al·i·za′tion noun
Origin: Cf. F. démoralisation.
The act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.; as, the demoralization of an army or navy.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54