demoralize
di maw ruh lahyz
- v corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
- v lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her - v confuse or put into disorder
the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office
- Plus, Arafat figures the violence will demoralize the Israelis and soften their positions at the negotiating table.
- In the world of international terrorism, children and schools are considered soft targets, providing high visibility for terrible acts that enrage and demoralize the civilized world.
- New sensitivity training at the office focuses on all the little ways a tone-deaf manager can demoralize a staff.