noun
1. destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralise (for: ↑demoralisation), ↑demoralize
• Hypernyms: ↑degradation, ↑debasement
2. a state of disorder and confusion
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his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff
• Syn: ↑demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralize
• Hypernyms: ↑confusion
3. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
• Syn: ↑demoralisation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑demoralise (for: ↑demoralisation), ↑demoralize
• Hypernyms: ↑depression
Useful english dictionary. 2012.