demoralize

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It also would all but destroy Detroit’s immediate chances, demoralize the clubhouse and likely alienate a fan base desperate to see the Tigers win their first title since 1984.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

He then answered his own question: “It’s as if they only wanted to scare, hurt, and demoralize us.”

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

Dancers accused Star Garden management of introducing arbitrary rules and implementing high drink prices and cover fees in bad faith in an effort to deter customers, demoralize dancers and weaken resolve in contract negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

Others, however, have said that such messaging may have no impact on behavior, or worse, that it may depress and demoralize the public into inaction.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

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

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina