Demoralization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Demoralization is a noun meaning The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
Meaning
The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
More Meanings
- The act degrading the moral value of something.
Example Sentences
the demoralization of an army or navy
The chazzan [...] abandoned all functions connected with his office, and confined himself to his music, constructing dazzling tunes in order to capture the attention of the mob. To put an end to this demoralization, at the request of the old community of Bamberg, Rabbi Moses Minz wrote detailed regulations for the chazzan.
Word Forms
- demoralizations
- demoralisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demoralisation, corruption, pollution, moralism, moralizing, depravation.
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