n. [ Cf. F. démoralisation. ] 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.;
v. t.
The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime. Walsh. [ 1913 Webster ]
The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. made less hopeful or enthusiastic; rendered pessimistic;
adj.