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Webster 1913 Edition


Demoralization

De-morˊal-i-za′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
démoralisation
.]
The act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.;
as, the
demoralization
of an army or navy
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Demoralization

DEMORALIZATION

,
Noun.
The act of subverting or corrupting morals; destruction of moral principles.

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demoralization

demoralization

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demoralization (countable and uncountable, plural demoralizations)

  1. The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
    the demoralization of an army or navy

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