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demoralize

[dih-mawr-uh-lahyz, -mor-] / dɪˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, -ˈmɒr- /




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The plan was to demoralize war-weary, homesick troops scattered around the Pacific theater.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

As a culture, we probably do create unreasonable, sentimental expectations around family that depress and demoralize vast numbers of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

But the obvious goal is to demoralize federal workers across the board.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2025

A heavy loss of seats could demoralize the party faithful and panic Tory lawmakers, who fear that they will be tossed out of Parliament in the general election.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

“I didn’t want to demoralize you too early in the game.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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