DEMORALIZATION

demoralization. Demoralization, n. the destruction of morality

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De‐mor′al‐i‐za″tion (?), n. [[Cf. F. démoralisation.]] The act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.; as, the demoralization of an army or navy.