- demoralization, demoralisation - destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
--1 is a kind of degradation, debasement
Derived form: verb demoralize1 - demoralization, demoralisation - a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff"
--2 is a kind of confusion
Derived form: verb demoralize3 - demoralization, demoralisation - depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
--3 is a kind of depression
Derived form: verb demoralize2