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Meaning of DEMORALIZATION

Pronunciation:  d`im`oruluz'eyshun

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
  2. [n]  depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
  3. [n]  a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
 
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 Synonyms: demoralisation, demoralisation, demoralisation
 
 See Also: confusion, debasement, degradation, depression

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\De*mor`al*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F.
d['e]moralisation.]
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.
 
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