HyperDic: demoralization

English > 3 senses of the word demoralization:
NOUNactdemoralization, demoralisationdestroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
statedemoralization, demoralisationa state of disorder and confusion
feelingdemoralization, demoralisationdepression resulting from an undermining of your morale
demoralization > pronunciation
Soundsdihmao.rahlihzey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > demoralization: 3 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningDestroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy.
Synonymdemoralisation
Broaderdegradation, debasementchanging to a lower state (a less respected state)
Spanishdesmoralización
Catalandesmoralització
Verbsdemoralizecorrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
English > demoralization: 3 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningA state of disorder and confusion.
Example"his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
Synonymdemoralisation
Broaderconfusiondisorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
Spanishdesmoralización
Catalandesmoralització
Verbsdemoralizeconfuse or put into disorder
English > demoralization: 3 senses > noun 3, feeling
Meaningdepression resulting from an undermining of your morale.
Synonymdemoralisation
Broaderdepressionsad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
Spanishdesmoralización
Catalandesmoralització
Verbsdemoralizelower someone's spirits

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