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Added 10 October 2026

demoralize

/dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about demoralize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.
To erode the moral adherence of; to corrupt.

Origin

From French démoraliser.

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