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单词 demoralization
释义

demoralize

verb

de·​mor·​al·​ize di-ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce demoralize (audio)
ˌdē-,
-ˈmär-
demoralized; demoralizing; demoralizes

transitive verb

1
: to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : to corrupt the morals of
2
a
: to weaken the morale of : discourage, dispirit
were demoralized by the loss
b
: to upset or destroy the normal functioning of
foreclosures were further demoralizing an already desperate real-estate market F. D. Roosevelt
c
: to throw into disorder
demoralization
di-ˌmȯr-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce demoralize (audio)
ˌdē-
-ˌmär-
noun
demoralizer
di-ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce demoralize (audio)
ˌdē-
-ˈmär-
noun
demoralizingly
di-ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlī-ziŋ-lē How to pronounce demoralize (audio)
ˌdē-
-ˈmär-
adverb

Synonyms

  • emasculate
  • paralyze
  • undo
  • unman
  • unnerve
  • unstring
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Example Sentences

the mere sight of the forbidding cliffs demoralized the climbers we refused to be demoralized by our humiliating defeat and vowed to come roaring back the following week
Recent Examples on the Web The practice is expensive and could both demoralize and lure away permanent full-time workers who traditionally make up the core of hospital care here. Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Authorities and human rights advocates say these cases are part of a larger pattern of Russian abductions and disappearances, a military tactic meant to terrorize communities and demoralize civilian resistance. Paulina Villegas And Reis Thebault, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2022 Analysts warned that Ukrainian politicians have an interest in exaggerating Russia’s troubles to rally morale and demoralize Russian troops. Andrew Higgins, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Authorities and human rights advocates say these cases are part of a larger pattern of Russian abductions and disappearances, a military tactic meant to terrorize communities and demoralize civilian resistance. Paulina Villegas And Reis Thebault, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2022 Non-recognition of work and issues can demoralize a remote team. Alexey Semeney, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Authorities and human rights advocates say these cases are part of a larger pattern of Russian abductions and disappearances, a military tactic meant to terrorize communities and demoralize civilian resistance. Paulina Villegas And Reis Thebault, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2022 Authorities and human rights advocates say these cases are part of a larger pattern of Russian abductions and disappearances, a military tactic meant to terrorize communities and demoralize civilian resistance. Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 19 June 2022 In a move that will demoralize personal trainers across the country, GrubHub and Amazon are getting into business together. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 7 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

demoralize

verb

de·​mor·​al·​ize di-ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce demoralize (audio)
demoralized; demoralizing
: to weaken the spirit or confidence of Yet another defeat demoralized the team.

demoralization

noun

1
as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior a general state of demoralization prevailed at every level of the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • degradation
  • corruptness
  • dissoluteness
  • corruption
  • debasement
  • degeneracy
  • dissipation
  • turpitude
  • perversion
  • abjection
  • decadence
  • sinfulness
  • degeneration
  • decadency
  • depravity
  • degenerateness
  • libertinage
  • libertinism
  • immorality
  • debauchery
  • rakishness
  • pervertedness
  • evil
  • dissipatedness
  • villainy
  • wickedness
  • squalor
  • filth
  • gangrene
  • rot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • virtue
  • morality
  • goodness
  • righteousness
2
as in despair
the state of being discouraged the officers struggled to combat the demoralization of the troops as their tour of duty grew longer

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • despair
  • dismay
  • discouragement
  • defeatism
  • depression
  • disheartenment
  • despondency
  • dejection
  • melancholy
  • resignation
  • gloom
  • pessimism
  • dispiritedness
  • dumps
  • blues
  • mopes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • encouragement
  • optimism
  • sanguinity
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