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demoralize

[dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-] / dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr- /
VERB
depress, unnerve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dampen daunt debilitate deject disconcert discourage dishearten disorganize dispirit disturb embarrass sap undermine unsettle upset weaken
STRONG
abash chill damp disarrange discountenance disorder disparage enfeeble jumble muddle nonplus rattle shake snarl unman unzip
WEAK
blow out blow up get to psych out send up take apart take steam out unglue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist calm comfort compose encourage hearten help inspirit order organize please soothe strengthen
STRONG
approve arrange clear up educate enlighten explain placate sanction
WEAK
boost make good moralize purify uplift
VERB
corrupt, pervert
Synonyms
STRONG
bastardize bestialize brutalize debase debauch deprave lower vitiate warp
Antonyms
STRONG
clean elevate improve laud praise purify upgrade value
WEAK
boost comfort encourage make good moralize uplift

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