De·mor·al·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demoralized p. pr. & vb. n. Demoralizing.] To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime. --Walsh.
The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. --Bancroft.
◄ ►
demoralizing
adj : destructive of morale and self-reliance [syn: demoralising,
disheartening, dispiriting]