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demoralize

verb

/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

feel demoralized

discourage, dishearten, depress, weaken

encourage, inspire

completely demoralize, demoralize the team, feel demoralized

to fasten with a lock; to secure; to prevent access

To extend or stretch something outward.

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

To make a situation worse or more serious.

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young