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- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/
- /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪzd/
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- [dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-]
- /dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of demoralization word
- verb with object demoralization to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry. 1
- verb with object demoralization to throw (a person) into disorder or confusion; bewilder: We were so demoralized by that one wrong turn that we were lost for hours. 1
- verb with object demoralization to corrupt or undermine the morals of. 1
- noun demoralization The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale. 1
- abbreviation DEMORALIZATION discouragement 1
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Origin of demoralization
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From the French word démoraliser, dating back to 1785-95. See de-, moral, -ize
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Parts of speech for Demoralization
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demoralization popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun demoralization
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
- trepidation — tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation.
- intimidation — to make timid; fill with fear.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- subdual — an act or instance of subduing.
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