01 v. t. To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in…
imp. & p. p.
Demoralized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Demoralizing
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To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.“The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime.” — Walsh.“The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army.” — Bancroft.