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