noun
1. a state of disorder and confusion
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his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff
• Syn: ↑demoralization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralize (for: ↑demoralization)
• Hypernyms: ↑confusion
2. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
• Syn: ↑demoralization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralise, ↑demoralize (for: ↑demoralization)
• Hypernyms: ↑depression
3. destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
• Syn: ↑demoralization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralise, ↑demoralize (for: ↑demoralization)
• Hypernyms: ↑degradation, ↑debasement
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demoralīzāˈtion or demoralīsāˈtion noun
1. The act of demoralizing
2. Corruption or subversion of morals
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Main Entry: ↑demoralize
Useful english dictionary. 2012.