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 De·mor·al·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demoralized p. pr. & vb. n. Demoralizing.]  To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
    The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime.   --Walsh.
    The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army.   --Bancroft.
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 demoralizing
      adj : destructive of morale and self-reliance [syn: demoralising,
             disheartening, dispiriting]