n. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Demoralized p. pr. & vb. n. Demoralizing. ] [ F. démoraliser; pref. dé- (L. dis- or de) + moraliser. See Moralize. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime. Walsh. [ 1913 Webster ]
The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. made less hopeful or enthusiastic; rendered pessimistic; as, the demoralized Iraqi ground troops put up little resistance. Syn. -- discouraged, disheartened. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
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