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Demoralise

verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. Synonyms: corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate. "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men" , "Do school counselors subvert young children?" , "Corrupt the morals"

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. Synonyms: cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down. "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

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"Demoralise" Quotes from Famous Books

... shouted the Critic. "Why, I am fond of my work. You don't imagine I am going to give up my salary to you? Why, it would demoralise you. I know the drawback of the system." And the Author applied himself to the study of the New Criticism, and it seemed as great a mystery ...

— Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, October 15, 1892 • Various

Words linked to "Demoralise" : elate, suborn, carnalise, chill, discourage, cast down, alter, sensualise, modify, lead astray, bastardise, carnalize, demoralisation, poison, bastardize, infect, change, misdirect, sensualize, lead off