definition of
demoralise

[1] #1 demoralise v. [corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect] corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals". wn

[2] #2 demoralise v. [depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize] lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her". wn