demoralization

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

demoralisation blues depression confusion corruption anxiety degradation turmoil agitation embarrassment intimidation decentralization bribery perturbation degeneration
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Antonyms

support good enlightenment description explanation confidence
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Hypernyms

depression confusion degradation debasement

Examples

his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff Source: Internet

As a former Russian army officer, Mannerheim was well aware of the demoralization of the Russian army. Source: Internet

Many consider that this clearly indicated Kerouac's journey on an emotional roller coaster of unprecedented adulation and spiritual demoralization. Source: Internet

This demoralization would increase as the war lengthened. Source: Internet

This prevented the Chiricahua groups from using the border as an escape route, and as they could gain little time to rest and consider their next move, the fatigue, attrition and demoralization of the constant hunt led to their surrender. Source: Internet

This has led to doubts in Taiwan over American support and consequent demoralization. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

demoraliser demoralising demoralisingly demoralize demoralized demoralizer