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Demoralization

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de·mor·al·ize  (d-môr-lz, -mr-)
tr.v. de·mor·al·ized, de·mor·al·iz·ing, de·mor·al·iz·es
1. To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten: an inconsistent policy that demoralized the staff.
2. To put into disorder; confuse.
3. To debase the morals of; corrupt.

de·moral·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.
de·moral·izer n.
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Noun1.demoralization - destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
degradation, debasement - changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
2.demoralization - a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
confusion - disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion"
3.demoralization - depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
depression - sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

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The second object aimed at by the Bill was the gradual demoralization of the Circles themselves.
I became an enthusiastic lover of the theatre; and with my craze for actors and the play, the work of my demoralization began.
redoubled their efforts so effectually that before the blacks could recover from their temporary demoralization their ranks were broken and the red men had burst into the chamber.
 
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