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to demoralize
01
to make someone feel sad or less hopeful by weakening their confidence, mood, etc.
Transitive: to demoralize sb
Examples
The harsh criticism from her classmates demoralized her during the presentation.
02
to undermine or weaken someone's moral principles
Transitive: to demoralize sb
Examples
The exposure to violent video games at a young age can demoralize children.
03
to disrupt the normal functioning or order of someone or something
Transitive: to demoralize sb/sth
Examples
The power outage demoralized the manufacturing plant, causing production delays and financial losses.
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