demoralise
verbHow to pronounce demoralise:
Definition of demoralise:
- demoralise (verb):
- verb. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.
- to deprive (someone) of confidence or enthusiasm
Synonyms for demoralise:
cast down
daunt
deject
demoralize
depress
disconcert
discourage
disempower
dishearten
dismay
dispirit
get down
psych out
rattle
shake
undermine
unnerve
weaken
Antonyms for demoralise:
abet
accentuate
activate
advance
aid
allay
allow
ameliorate
amplify
animate
appease
approve
arouse
arrange
assist
assuage
assure
augment
better
bolster
boost
boost moral
boost up
brace
brighten
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