Demoralization
Pronunciation : De*mor`al*i*za"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. d?moralisation.]
Definition : Defn: 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 Unabridged Dictionary, 1913