demoralization : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: demoralization	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for demoralization
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
demoralization n destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy [syn: demoralization, demoralisation] a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff" Synonym(s): demoralization, demoralisation depression resulting from an undermining of your morale Synonym(s): demoralization, demoralisation
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Demoralization \Demor`aliza"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d[82]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.