demoralize (v.)

  1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; debauch the young people with wine and women; Socrates was accused of corrupting young men; Do school counselors subvert young children?; corrupt the morals

    [ Syn: corrupt , pervert , subvert , demoralise , debauch , debase , profane , vitiate , deprave , misdirect ]

  2. lower someones spirits; make downhearted; These news depressed her; The bad state of her childs health demoralizes her

    [ Syn: depress , deject , cast down , get down , dismay , dispirit , demoralise ]

  3. confuse or put into disorder; the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office'

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