de|mor|al|ize «dih MR uh lyz, -MOR-», transitive verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
2. to lower the morale of; weaken the spirit, courage, or discipline of; dishearten: »
Lack of food and ammunition demoralized the besieged soldiers.
3. to throw into confusion or disorder: »
Threats of war demoralized the stock market.
╂[American English (coined by Noah Webster) < de- + moralize, or moral + -ize]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.