Demoralization

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.

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de·moral·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.

de·moral·izer n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	demoralization - destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy demoralisation 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" demoralisation confusion - disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion"
	3.	demoralization - depression resulting from an undermining of your morale demoralisation depression - sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy