Demoralize
Pronunciation : De*mor"al*ize
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. d?moraliser; pref. d?- (L. dis- or de) + moraliser. See Moralize.]
Definition : Defn: 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. The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime. Walsh. The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. Bancroft.
t. [imp. & p. p. Demoralized; p. pr. & vb. n. Demoralizing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913