Demoralize /(?)/

De·mor·al·ize

Demoralize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Demoralized; p. pr. & vb. n. Demoralizing

  1. To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
    The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime.
    — Walsh.
    The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army.