Meaning of DEMORALIZATION
Pronunciation: | | d`im`oruluz'eyshun
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- [n] destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
- [n] depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
- [n] a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
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| Synonyms: | | demoralisation, demoralisation, demoralisation |
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| See Also: | | confusion, debasement, degradation, depression | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| 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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