From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdemoralizede‧mor‧al‧ize (also demoralise British English) /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz $ dɪˈmɔː-, dɪˈmɑː-/ verb [transitive] CONFIDENTto reduce or destroy someone’s courage or confidence The illness demoralized him and recovery took several weeks. —demoralized adjective The refugees were cold, hungry, and demoralized. —demoralizing adjective the demoralizing effects of unemployment —demoralization /dɪˌmɒrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ -ˌmɔːrələ-, -ˌmɑː-/ noun [uncountable]→ See Verb table
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demoralize• Gibson's home run demoralized the Astros.• A clear understanding of this dilemma does not demoralize the masses. 