demoralize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make someone feel hopeless and unable to continue, often by causing them to lose confidence or faith in themselves or their abilities.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demoralize
applaudize , appallize , consolidate , delineate , galvanize , harmonize , isolate , monetize , pallidize , rationalize , realize , sanitize , stabilize , symbolize , temporalize , vitalize

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Variants

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demoralization , demoralizations , demoralize , demoralized , demoralizer , demoralizers , demoralizes , demoralizing , demoralizingly

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Etymology

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From demoralize (late 15c.), from de- 'undo' + moral 'moral conduct, character'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'demoralize' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'demoralize' comes from the Latin words 'de' meaning 'undo' and 'moral' meaning 'moral conduct, character'.

3. Demoralization is a common tactic used in psychological warfare to weaken the enemy's resolve and morale.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moral: Relating to principles of right and wrong conduct and the distinction between them.

2. Psychological warfare: An aspect of warfare where information is used to influence, disrupt, or harm the morale and psychological state of the enemy.

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Culture

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The term 'demoralize' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in military contexts, to describe the psychological effects of war and its impact on soldiers. It has also been used in various forms of media, such as movies and television shows, to depict characters who have been demoralized by various circumstances.

How to Memorize "demoralize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who has been defeated or has lost hope, their shoulders slumped, their face expressionless. Visualize the feeling of hopelessness and despair that comes with being demoralized.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demoralize' with feelings of hopelessness, despair, and loss of confidence. Remember that it means to make someone feel unable to continue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Demoralize means to make someone demotivated, hopeless, and unable to continue.'

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