variants
also British demoralise
demoralizes; demoralized; demoralizing
: to cause (someone) to lose hope, courage, or confidence : to weaken the morale of (a person or group)
They demoralized [=discouraged, disheartened] the other team by scoring three goals in a row.
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“Demoralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/demoralize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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