demoralize (Meaning)
demoralize (v)
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
confuse or put into disorder
demoralize (v. t.)
To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
Synonyms & Antonyms of demoralize
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demoralize Sentence Examples
- The harsh criticism from his peers did little to demoralize his determination to succeed.
- The defeat in the championship match failed to demoralize the team; instead, it fueled their desire to train harder.
- Her relentless optimism served as a shield against any attempts to demoralize her spirit.
- The constant setbacks only seemed to demoralize him momentarily before he bounced back with renewed vigor.
- The negative feedback from his supervisor threatened to demoralize him, but he chose to view it as constructive criticism instead.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, she refused to let anything demoralize her pursuit of her dreams.
- The lack of support from his colleagues began to demoralize him, but he found solace in his passion for his work.
- The failure of his business venture had the potential to demoralize him completely, but he viewed it as a learning experience.
- The relentless barrage of insults and criticism aimed to demoralize her, but she remained steadfast in her beliefs.
- The constant rejection letters failed to demoralize him; instead, they fueled his determination to prove himself.
FAQs About the word demoralize
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality, lower someone's spirits; make downhearted, confuse or put into disorderTo corrupt or undermine in morals; to d
paralyze, scare, terrify, frighten, intimidate, waste, debilitate, terrorize,emasculate, discourage
strengthen, nerve,nerve, strengthen, fortify,encourage, encourage, fortify,hearten, hearten
The harsh criticism from his peers did little to demoralize his determination to succeed.
The defeat in the championship match failed to demoralize the team; instead, it fueled their desire to train harder.
Her relentless optimism served as a shield against any attempts to demoralize her spirit.
The constant setbacks only seemed to demoralize him momentarily before he bounced back with renewed vigor.
