demoralize
UK/di'mɒrәlaiz/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To cause someone to lose confidence, courage, or motivation; to dishearten or discourage.
使士气低落，使丧失信心；使意志消沉
Root Breakdown
demoralizeother
=demoralize
Common Collocations
- 1.demoralize troops瓦解士气
- 2.demoralize team削弱团队士气
Example Sentences
- 1.
The military defeat threatened to demoralize the remaining troops.
- 2.
Continuous losses can demoralize even the strongest team.