demoralization

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noun

1. destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms:
demoralise (for: demoralisation), demoralize
• Hypernyms:
degradation, debasement
2. a state of disorder and confusion
- his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff
• Syn:
demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms:
demoralize
• Hypernyms:
confusion
3. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
• Syn:
demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms:
demoralise (for: demoralisation), demoralize
• Hypernyms:
depression