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DEMORALIZE

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Demoralize.

Demoralize - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13deprave13misdirect14pervert12profane12subvert12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdeject16demoralise13depress10dismay12dispirit11get down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Confuse or put into disorder

Example: "The boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"

Example Sentences

"Constant criticism can demoralize employees."
"Losing the game demoralized the team."
"The negative feedback demoralized the student."
"The company's financial crisis demoralized its employees."
"The repeated failures have started to demoralize the athletes."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMORALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demoralize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEMORALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is DEMORALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demoralize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEMORALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is DEMORALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demoralize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMORALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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