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- [moh-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
Definitions of demotivate word
- verb demotivate to cause (a person) to lose motivation 3
- verb with object demotivate to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel. 1
- noun demotivate Make (someone) less eager to work or study. 1
- abbreviation DEMOTIVATE discourage 1
- verb demotivate To decrease the motivation of a person or a group. 0
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Origin of demotivate
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; motive + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Demotivate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demotivate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demotivate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demotivate
verb demotivate
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- demoralize — If something demoralizes someone, it makes them lose so much confidence in what they are doing that they want to give up.
- demoralise — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- dispirit — to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
Antonyms for demotivate
verb demotivate
- motivate — to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
Top questions with demotivate
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