demoralize
(verb)
verb
1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Similar word(s): corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate
Definition categories: social, alter, change, modify
2. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
Similar word(s): deject, demoralise, depress, dismay, dispirit
Definition categories: emotion, discourage
3. confuse or put into disorder
- the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office
Definition categories: cognition, bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw