English noun: demoralization | |||
1. | demoralization (act) destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy | ||
Synonyms | demoralisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | debasement, degradation | ||
2. | demoralization (state) a state of disorder and confusion | ||
Samples | His inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff. | ||
Synonyms | demoralisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | confusion | ||
3. | demoralization (feeling) depression resulting from an undermining of your morale | ||
Synonyms | demoralisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | depression | ||