'Demoralization' definitions:
Definition of 'demoralization'
From: WordNet
noun
Destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy [syn: demoralization, demoralisation]
noun
A state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff" [syn: demoralization, demoralisation]
noun
Depression resulting from an undermining of your morale [syn: demoralization, demoralisation]
Definition of 'Demoralization'
From: GCIDE
- Demoralization \De*mor`al*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]moralisation.] 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. [1913 Webster]