Definition of demoralize

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
• lower someones spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her childs health demoralizes her"
• confuse or put into disorder; "the bosss behavior demoralized everyone in the office"